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A noted space expert explains the current revolution in spaceflight, where it leads, and why we need it.
A new space race has begun. But the rivals in this case are not superpowers but competing entrepreneurs. These daring pioneers are creating a revolution in spaceflight that promises to transform the near future. Astronautical engineer Robert Zubrin spells out the potential of these new developments in an engrossing narrative that is visionary yet grounded by a deep understanding of the practical challenges.
Fueled by the combined expertise of the old aerospace industry and the talents of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, spaceflight is becoming cheaper. The new generation of space explorers has already achieved a major breakthrough by creating reusable rockets. Zubrin foresees more rapid innovation, including global travel from any point on Earth to another in an hour or less; orbital hotels; moon bases with incredible space observatories; human settlements on Mars, the asteroids, and the moons of the outer planets; and then, breaking all limits, pushing onward to the stars.
Zubrin shows how projects that sound like science fiction can actually become reality. But beyond the how, he makes an even more compelling case for why we need to do this--to increase our knowledge of the universe, to make unforeseen discoveries on new frontiers, to harness the natural resources of other planets, to safeguard Earth from stray asteroids, to ensure the future of humanity by expanding beyond its home base, and to protect us from being catastrophically set against each other by the false belief that there isn't enough for all.
Read The Case for Space How the Revolution in Spaceflight Opens Up a Future of Limitless Possibility Robert Zubrin
"The book discusses where we are in spaceflight and where it is leading especially with the involvement of competing entrepreneurs. The book provides deep understanding and presents the challenges and accomplishments of entering space clearly. Topics range from reusable rockets to human settlements on Mars. The author makes his case for why we need to being doing these things. Written by an astronautical engineer, the book is tiny print and quite overwhelming in volume but the topics are varied and interesting. It addresses the complexity of the economics of going into space and what drives our decisions on what to explore. It’s a good book but its daunting. If you are interested in really understanding where we are in spaceflight and what to look for next, this book will provide the answers and quite a lot to think about. Set aside some time to dig into it. The author has written other books. Four stars.
**review by Mrs. WryGuy2**"
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The Case for Space How the Revolution in Spaceflight Opens Up a Future of Limitless Possibility Robert Zubrin Reviews
- The first space age began in October of 1957, when the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite into orbit. Twelve years later, the US landed a manned spacecraft on the moon, winning the space race and the political struggle to show the rest of the world which nation was the most advanced. In the forty years since then, thousands of rockets have carried artificial satellites aloft, several space stations have been constructed, and unmanned probes have been sent to explore the planets, but no astronaut or cosmonaut has gone farther than low earth orbit. Manned space flight hasn’t progressed much farther than it had in 1969, and remains largely a monopoly of one country- Russia- and a rocket and spaceship not very different from the ones they were launching in the 1960s.
That is all changing. Propelled technologies and funded by internet billionaires, a new generation of private space companies has emerged, looking to democratize space. SpaceX has accomplished that which the Space Shuttle could not A reusable rocket that can place payloads in orbit for a fraction of the cost of the rockets made by the traditional aerospace companies. Competitors like Blue Origin are not far behind. And Virgin Space will soon be taking paying tourists on a ballistic voyage into space.
It’s an exciting time, and there are countless opportunities for those looking for careers in private space exploration, technology, and investment. Not surprisingly there have been dozens of books about this new era in space published in the last few years, and most of the ones I’ve read not been very good. This one, however, is written by a real expert on aerospace engineering with decades of experience in the field, and it’s packed full of history, technical information, and recommendations about policy. Author Robert Zubrin is a PhD engineer, a founder of the Mars Society, the holder of many patents related to space flight, and has been a senior engineer at Lockheed Martin and Martin Marietta. He’s a strong advocate for manned space flight and the commercial and civilian use of space, and he has the facts and figures to back up what he says.
This is a dense, and fact packed book that can be heavy going at times, especially for those without some knowledge of science and basic math skills. For the educated reader, though, this is an absolute treasure trove of information and well-supported arguments for space exploration and utilization. - The book discusses where we are in spaceflight and where it is leading especially with the involvement of competing entrepreneurs. The book provides deep understanding and presents the challenges and accomplishments of entering space clearly. Topics range from reusable rockets to human settlements on Mars. The author makes his case for why we need to being doing these things. Written by an astronautical engineer, the book is tiny print and quite overwhelming in volume but the topics are varied and interesting. It addresses the complexity of the economics of going into space and what drives our decisions on what to explore. It’s a good book but its daunting. If you are interested in really understanding where we are in spaceflight and what to look for next, this book will provide the answers and quite a lot to think about. Set aside some time to dig into it. The author has written other books. Four stars.
**review by Mrs. WryGuy2** - The author who is head of the Mars Society and a PhD engineer has written a detailed and comprehensive guide to where we are in space exploration. He begins with the efforts of various entrepreneurial enterprises especially Elon Musk's Spacex and Jeff Bezos's Blue Origins, he describes efforts on the moon, mars, the asteroids, outer planets of the solar system, and finally discusses future efforts in deep interstellar space. He discusses both technical issues, including propulsion and terraforming, as well as social and political perspectives. The only topic which perhaps by intention he neglects is the 1970's vision of Gerard O'Neil in developing large free floating space colonies.
Any excellent review for citizens who study either public policy or follow technologies and scientific programs. - I got this hoping that the author would breach some hidden technologies within the current secret space program. Yes, there is the public one you & I see & read about; but there's also been a hidden secret program. Some of those hidden black research technologies are purposely being dripped slowly within our managed economy; 3-D printing is just one recent example.
This secret subject matter has been written about by many authors The best is Dr. Joseph P Farrell[Covert Wars and Breakaway Civilizations The Secret Space Program, Celestial Psyops and Hidden Conflicts Dec 25, 2012]; other examples, are Richard M Dolan and Richard C. Hoagland. Those authors also have many books available on .
Staying within the mainstream science and literature, one could not go wrong with Robert Zubrin; who certainly has the credentials and background, plus numerous books on the subject. But more importantly, the author has passion for his subject matter.
Although this book has somewhat small print, this does allow a lot of information to be packaged within it. I found it easy to carry around in my jean's pocket. This book has numerous photograph, both color and black & white; graphs; illustrations, charts, formulas, and a glossary. All make the read more easily to understand and picture what the author is getting across.
Like the author; and I'm sure many readers, I too think that humanity has been gifted the stars and it's in mankind's DNA to explore those stars throughout the galaxy and beyond.
Where I defer, is in the economic context of space being commercialized and privately owned. Mankind needs not only a paradigm shift in bringing those hidden space technologies out into open & being used; but to shift the economy based on dead rocks[gold, etc.] as well, to one based on living wealth[Change the Story, Change the Future A Living economy For A Living Earth by David C Korten, Feb 2, 2015].
Other than those caveats the author, in the main, does a superb job of bringing the reader up-to-speed in the revolution in spaceflight and its future. Robert Zubrin does; however, warn the reader that this bright future it is not a done deal. He has many misgivings about the ubiquitous bureaucracies that are getting in the way of our necessary steps towards a limitless future.
So reader, take a ride with the author and explore the possibilities. The author starts with a discussion of the present-day breakthroughs, and how this may lead to ultrafast travel through suborbital space; to new industries on orbit; and to human settlement of the moon, Mars, the asteroids, and our outer solar system. Come along and he'll explain it to you in detail with photos, illustrations, graphs and much more.
