Will Humans Ever Live In Space
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Spacefarers
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Author : Christopher Wanjek
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2020-04-14
Spacefarers written by Christopher Wanjek and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-14 with Science categories.
A Telegraph Best Science Book of the Year “A witty yet in-depth exploration of the prospects for human habitation beyond Earth...Spacefarers is accessible, authoritative, and in the end, inspiring.” —Richard Panek, author of The Trouble with Gravity It’s been over fifty years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon. So why is there so little human presence in space? Will we ever reach Mars? And what will it take to become a multiplanet species? While many books have speculated on the possibility of living beyond the Earth, few have delved into the practical challenges. A wry and compelling take on the who, how, and why of near-future colonies in space, Spacefarers introduces us to the engineers, scientists, planners, dreamers, and entrepreneurs who are striving right now to make life in space a reality. While private companies such as SpaceX are taking the lead and earning profits from human space activity, Christopher Wanjek is convinced this is only the beginning. From bone-whittling microgravity to eye-popping profits, the risks and rewards of space settlement have never been so close at hand. He predicts we will have hotels in low-earth orbit, mining and tourism on the Moon, and science bases on Mars—possibly followed (gravity permitting) by full blown settlements. “Nerdily engaging (and often funny)...Technology and science fiction enthusiasts will find much here to delight them, as Wanjek goes into rich detail on rocketry and propulsion methods, including skyhooks and railguns to fling things into orbit...He is a sensible skeptic, yet also convinced that, in the long run, our destiny is among the stars.” —The Guardian “If the events of this year have had you daydreaming about abandoning the planet entirely, [Spacefarers] is a geekily pleasurable survey of the practicalities and challenges.” —The Telegraph “The best book I’ve read on space exploration since Isaac Asimov.” —Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic
Humans In Space
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Author : Martin Hajovksy
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-08-16
Humans In Space written by Martin Hajovksy and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-16 with categories.
The Big Ideas readers give you information and language to sound smart in English while improving your reading speed, comprehension, and fluency.Will humans ever live in space? Actually, if you are a college student, a human has lived in space every day of your life. Our tools right now give us close-up looks at places beyond the Earth.This book tells the true stories of the human adventure in space. Reading their histories and thoughts will help you experience the excitement, beauty, and joy of space exploration. Learn about the first humans to walk on the Moon, the ones who almost did not come back, and our long, strange relationship with Mars.The Human Journey into Space is a must-read for English learners with an interest in the great adventure of traveling among the stars.
Emigrating Beyond Earth
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Author : Cameron M Smith
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-06-09
Emigrating Beyond Earth written by Cameron M Smith and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-09 with Science categories.
Emigrating Beyond Earth puts space colonization into the context of human evolution. Rather than focusing on the technologies and strategies needed to colonize space, the authors examine the human and societal reasons for space colonization. They make space colonization seems like a natural step by demonstrating that if will continue the human species' 4 million-year-old legacy of adaptation to difficult new environments. The authors present many examples from the history of human expansion into new environments, including two amazing tales of human colonization - the prehistoric settlement of the upper Arctic around 5,000 years ago and the colonization of the Pacific islands around 3,000 years ago - which show that space exploration is no more about rockets and robots that Arctic exploration was about boating!
Beyond Earth
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Author : Bob Krone
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Beyond Earth written by Bob Krone and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.
This is a critical time for the space program, and for all of us. Even the significant steps that we have taken since the dawn of the space age in 1957, including orbital flight, the Moon landings, and orbiting space stations, will in retrospect seem to be tiny steps compared to what lies ahead. Migrating into space will challenge us beyond anything we have previously accomplished, and we are destined to face adventures that are both fantastically breathtaking and supremely dangerous. "Beyond Earth" is for everyone interested in humankind's next great adventure -- the human settlement of the Solar System. A unique collection of world-class scholars, scientists, engineers, managers, astronauts, artists, authors, and professors examine the key questions of our unique circumstance at the dawn of a new era in space exploration and development: Why does space matter to us? What can we use it for? How can we get there efficiently? What will ordinary life be like in space? What will our homes be like on the Moon? On Mars? In orbit? Will we play? Will we love? The book does not stop with questions. It goes beyond the dramatic, the superficial, and the overly technical to the prescriptive, literally laying the brick and mortar for our future space faring civilisation. Contributing authors come from both hard and soft sciences; include education and the arts; and ask children, who will be the future space dwellers, for their visions. They document needed research. There are three underlying assumptions driving this book: First, that the human urge for flight, exploration and survival, plus its curiosity about the universe, are deeply embedded in our genes and in our minds; Second, that even if these urges were ignored, the continual improvement of the quality of life for the human race on earth, and perhaps even its ultimate survival, hinge on the successes of human exploration and habitation of space; and, Third that our generation can use the opportunity presented by outwards expansion to design a rewarding and exciting future of collaboration to capitalise on the lessons learned from human history on Earth.
How We Ll Live On Mars
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Author : Stephen Petranek
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-07-07
How We Ll Live On Mars written by Stephen Petranek and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-07 with Science categories.
Award-winning journalist Stephen Petranek says humans will live on Mars by 2027. Now he makes the case that living on Mars is not just plausible, but inevitable. It sounds like science fiction, but Stephen Petranek considers it fact: Within twenty years, humans will live on Mars. We’ll need to. In this sweeping, provocative book that mixes business, science, and human reporting, Petranek makes the case that living on Mars is an essential back-up plan for humanity and explains in fascinating detail just how it will happen. The race is on. Private companies, driven by iconoclastic entrepreneurs, such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Paul Allen, and Sir Richard Branson; Dutch reality show and space mission Mars One; NASA; and the Chinese government are among the many groups competing to plant the first stake on Mars and open the door for human habitation. Why go to Mars? Life on Mars has potential life-saving possibilities for everyone on earth. Depleting water supplies, overwhelming climate change, and a host of other disasters—from terrorist attacks to meteor strikes—all loom large. We must become a space-faring species to survive. We have the technology not only to get humans to Mars, but to convert Mars into another habitable planet. It will likely take 300 years to “terraform” Mars, as the jargon goes, but we can turn it into a veritable second Garden of Eden. And we can live there, in specially designed habitations, within the next twenty years. In this exciting chronicle, Petranek introduces the circus of lively characters all engaged in a dramatic effort to be the first to settle the Red Planet. How We’ll Live on Mars brings firsthand reporting, interviews with key participants, and extensive research to bear on the question of how we can expect to see life on Mars within the next twenty years.
Probable Impossibilities
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Author : Alan Lightman
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2022-04-19
Probable Impossibilities written by Alan Lightman and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-19 with Science categories.
The acclaimed author of Einstein’s Dreams tackles "big questions like the origin of the universe and the nature of consciousness ... in an entertaining and easily digestible way” (Wall Street Journal) with a collection of meditative essays on the possibilities—and impossibilities—of nothingness and infinity, and how our place in the cosmos falls somewhere in between. Can space be divided into smaller and smaller units, ad infinitum? Does space extend to larger and larger regions, on and on to infinity? Is consciousness reducible to the material brain and its neurons? What was the origin of life, and can biologists create life from scratch in the lab? Physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, whom The Washington Post has called “the poet laureate of science writers,” explores these questions and more—from the anatomy of a smile to the capriciousness of memory to the specialness of life in the universe to what came before the Big Bang. Probable Impossibilities is a deeply engaged consideration of what we know of the universe, of life and the mind, and of things vastly larger and smaller than ourselves.
Benefits Stemming From Space Exploration
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Author : Isecg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-10-24
Benefits Stemming From Space Exploration written by Isecg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-24 with categories.
Human Uses Of Outer Space
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Author : Melissa de Zwart
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-01-25
Human Uses Of Outer Space written by Melissa de Zwart and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-25 with Law categories.
This book takes a unique interdisciplinary approach to the planned return of humans to the Moon. With the Artemis Project, the US and its partners have planned an ambitious project with the creation of the Lunar Gateway, to be followed by the landing of the first woman and next man on the Moon. This book explains that the Artemis project then forms the basis of planned sustained human missions to Mars. Russia and China have also announced their intentions to establish a permanent base on the Moon and have commenced the deployment of modules which will form part of this project. This book states that whilst there has been a permanent human presence in Low Earth Orbit since 2000, with the continued crew rotation on the International Space Station, perhaps the most successful international collaboration of modern times, the establishment of a base on the Moon will generate new challenges for human survival and success. The continued human presence on the space station has provided an incredible opportunity to observe and study the effect of being in space upon the human body and the human psyche. In addition, this book explores that it has provided the scope and context for a vast range of scientific experiments. Now that it has become likely that more humans will need to live and work in space for sustained periods of time, it is essential that we consider matters beyond the engineering questions of how we go to space to the broader questions of how we will live there? What will we need? What will the effects of sustained living in space be for us, emotionally, cognitively, physically and how do we need to consider the impact we will have on the environment to which we are travelling. This book is unique in that, not only does it bring together a diverse yet complementary set of expertise, but it also consciously brings those different experts together in jointly authored chapters, mirroring the way we will have to work together as teams of diverse experts in space. It creates interwoven chapters co-written by various teams of psychologists, lawyers, engineers, regulators, policy experts, architects and cultural studies experts. This book will enable the fielding and addressing of the difficult questions that need to be considered before space habitation may be a successful and sustained mode of existence. This book fills a gap in the area of space studies which tends to focus on narrow, discipline specific issues. It provides a thought-provoking launchpad for further work in this area and above all, stresses the needs of the human in a hostile environment.
Interplanetary Havens
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Author : Can Bartu H
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-02-28
Interplanetary Havens written by Can Bartu H and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-28 with Science categories.
Dear Reader, This book invites you to embark on an exhilarating journey into the future-the future of human settlements in space. Titled "Interplanetary Havens: The Future of Life in Space," this work opens the door to new horizons for humanity and provides a profound glimpse into the possibility of life beyond Earth. Space has always nurtured our imagination and ignited our desire for exploration. Throughout the years, the quest to unravel the mysteries of space and venture into its depths has brought together scientists, engineers, and visionary leaders. Today, with the accelerated pace of technological advancements, the realization of human settlements in space has become within our reach. This book offers a roadmap for what human settlements in space could be, how they can be made sustainable and secure. Space colonies hold the potential for future generations to transcend our planet and have transformative effects on science, technology, and human society. These settlements offer an experience of pushing boundaries and exploration that may provide alternative solutions to the challenges we face on Earth, shaping the future of our lives. While highlighting the significance of human settlements in space, this book also sheds light on the potential challenges that may arise. It addresses microgravity effects, radiation exposure, technical malfunctions, psychological difficulties, and other potential hazards, offering insights into how these challenges can be overcome. It also explores the contributions of space settlements to humanity, including advancements in science, technological innovations, environmental sustainability, and societal impacts. This book will transport your imagination to new heights, taking you on a journey that transcends limits and leads you to explore the depths of space. While delving into the potential of human settlements in space, I am delighted to have you join me on this exciting expedition. The time has come to take a step into uncharted territories of space. I invite you to embark on this remarkable journey with the book "Interplanetary Havens: The Future of Life in Space." Happy reading!
Far Beyond The Moon
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Author : Kärin Nickelsen
language : en
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Release Date : 2021-06-01
Far Beyond The Moon written by Kärin Nickelsen and has been published by University of Pittsburgh Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-01 with Science categories.
From the beginning of the space age, scientists and engineers have worked on systems to help humans survive for the astounding 28,500 days (78 years) needed to reach another planet. They’ve imagined and tried to create a little piece of Earth in a bubble travelling through space, inside of which people could live for decades, centuries, or even millennia. Far Beyond the Moon tells the dramatic story of engineering efforts by astronauts and scientists to create artificial habitats for humans in orbiting space stations, as well as on journeys to Mars and beyond. Along the way, David P. D. Munns and Kärin Nickelsen explore the often unglamorous but very real problem posed by long-term life support: How can we recycle biological wastes to create air, water, and even food in meticulously controlled artificial environments? Together, they draw attention to the unsung participants of the space program—the sanitary engineers, nutritionists, plant physiologists, bacteriologists, and algologists who created and tested artificial environments for space based on chemical technologies of life support—as well as the bioregenerative algae systems developed to reuse waste, water, and nutrients, so that we might cope with a space journey of not just a few days, but months, or more likely, years.