Future Space

The world ended on June 1st, 2100. Population had spiraled out of control and world tensions grew until on that fateful day, humanity unleashed its entire nuclear arsenal upon itself. In Earth’s orbit, a consortium of Earth’s best scientists watched the destruction in horror. Believing that all life on the surface had been extinguished, they abandoned the planet and sent out their vast starships to search for a new home for humanity. They did not abandon the Earth out of malice, they truly believed that everyone on the planet had perished. While their fears were understandable, they ...

Imperium is the most expensive structure ever created. Once an orbiting laboratory, it is now a space hotel for the fantastically wealthy. But as the station preps for its first group of space tourists, Dr. Chloe Bonilla, Imperium’s resident biophysicist, finds herself questioning whether babysitting a passel of space glampers is worth the distraction from her research.

Why did Elon Musk feel compelled to send a red Tesla into space? What accounts for the multiple rocket-themed playgrounds constructed after the Russians launched Sputnik? Gorman - affectionately known as "Dr Space Junk" - takes listeners on a journey through the solar system and beyond, deploying space artifacts, historical explorations, and even the occasional cocktail recipe in search of the ways that we make space meaningful. Engaging and erudite, Gorman recounts her background as a (nonspace) archaeologist and how she became interested in space artifacts.

On completion of her training as an agent of the interstellar federation's Anthropological Service, Elana is sent to a world whose people may soon destroy their civilization. Since not enough is understood about the situation to justify any interference with their evolution, the Service has no power to act; its agents must go as helpless observers, posing as natives, in the hope of gaining knowledge that may help to save other worlds. This passive role proves intolerable to the young, inexperienced agent assigned to the same city as Elana, a city under totalitarian rule. After falling in ...

Do you know what the metaverse is? Do you know that there are many ways to make money with it?It is a network of virtual worlds that is connected to each other and where the vast majority of online experiences will take place, but it will also be related to the real world. Applications of all kinds, high-level companies and enterprises, NFT, blockchains or cryptocurrencies, leisure or work... everything will take place in this virtual 3D reality. Lately you hear about the Metaverse everywhere. Even the most powerful companies in history and the US government are joining the new movement. If...

Some moments refuse to stay buried. Two years after the fall of the United Earth Government, Earth lies divided, leaderless, and uncertain. Jason King is dead, assassinated at the height of his legacy. But not everyone is willing to let him go. Thomas Wayne, a brilliant young engineer and Jason’s most loyal student, has uncovered a way to manipulate time. Driven by grief and a relentless belief that the future can still be changed, Thomas opens a gateway to the past, risking everything to undo Jason’s death. Jason is pulled back into a world that has changed without him, one shaped by ...

Angeleitet von ihrem Gründer, dem Psychohistoriker Hari Seldon, und unter Einsatz von Wissenschaft und Technologie, überstand die "Foundation" ihre ersten Krisen. Doch nun reichen Klugheit und Mut vielleicht nicht mehr aus. Denn das mächtige Galaktische Imperium wird in seinem Todeskampf noch gefährlicher denn je. Schlimmer noch, ein mysteriöses Wesen namens "Maultier" ist erschienen, dessen Kräfte alle menschliche Vorstellung übersteigen. Wer – oder was – ist das Maultier? Und wie kann sich die Menschheit gegen diesen unverwundbaren Avatar verteidigen.

The lunar colonies have no lifeline. They must find a way to survive… for the sake of humanity. All Logan wants is to continue his engineering responsibilities and compete in the upcoming moon buggy race. But when disaster strikes, he must step up and negotiate politics, diplomacy and the perils lurking in the solar system to lead the human remnant into the future. A responsibility he doesn't want, but knows he must accept. No one else he trusts wants the job. He pleaded for volunteers! And he knows the alternative is too frightening to even contemplate. But when everything seems headed ...

Honor, love, and destiny clash in an interstellar empire that has forgotten its holiest legend: the story of Earth. He is sheikh’s sole heir, a young man raised by desert tribesmen after falling from the stars. She is the sheikh’s most beautiful daughter, promised his hand in marriage—but only if she can convince him to stay. Together, they must travel to a land where glass covers the sky and men traverse the stars as easily as tribesmen cross the desert. At the ancient temple dedicated to the memory of Earth, they hope to find the answers that will lead them home. But the call of the...

When 99% of humans are unemployed, it's only a matter of time before they become 100% expendable. Still recovering from her tortured past, ex-NYPD cop Alice Yu's life has crashed. But when a murdered government witness turns out to be an illegal human copy, she seizes the chance to win back her badge by helping the investigation. Partnered with a mysterious FBI agent, she quickly finds herself in the crosshairs of a brutal conspiracy. Barely surviving assassination, they follow the trail to Washington, D.C. But Yu's partner has his own agenda. And the powers that be have no intention of ...

Clive Ranger was born into a war that has raged on for generations. Across the galaxy, families have been torn apart and cities have been razed. But Clive may be the one who shifts the tide of the rebellion that has risen up against the evil Coalition. The Coalition has locked away countless men and women utilizing them as slave labor across the galaxy. Clive is one of these unfortunate souls. However, he isn’t alone. Most everyone in the prison has their own scores to settle against the Coalition. After all, it was the Coalition that killed their families, friends, and everyone they ...

A near-future Earth has shaken off the devastating colonization by alien Lokaran invaders and totalitarian rule by the alien's puppets, the Earth First party. But now Earth is flung into galactic intrigue and war. The Lokaron empire teeters on the edge of a fratricidal meltdown, and a cabal of ancient enemies hope to use Earth as a proxy to destroy the empire and rule over a new Galactic dark age.

Explore the cutting-edge world of space exploration with "Starliner: Pioneering the Future of Human Spaceflight"—a comprehensive and engaging book that delves into the history, technology, and future possibilities of Boeing’s Starliner CST-100 spacecraft. From the early days of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions to modern developments in commercial spaceflight, this book provides a deep dive into how humanity is moving toward becoming a spacefaring civilization. Centered around Boeing’s Starliner, the book covers its critical role in NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, ...

David Christian, historian and best-selling author of Origin Story, is renowned for pioneering the emerging discipline of Big History, which surveys the whole of the past. But with Future Stories, he casts his sharp analytical eye forward, offering an introduction to the strange world of the future, and a guide to what we think we know about it at all scales, from the predictive mechanisms of single-celled organisms and tomato plants to the merging of colossal galaxies billions of years from now.

Future Science features 19 young scientists, most of whom are presenting their innovative work and ideas to a general audience for the first time. Featured in this collection are William McEwan, a virologist, discussing his research into the biology of antiviral immunity; Naomi Eisenberger, a neuroscientist, wondering how social rejection affects us physically; Jon Kleinberg, a computer scientist, showing what massive datasets can teach us about society and ourselves; and Anthony Aguirre, a physicist, who gives readers a tantalizing glimpse of infinity.

In an ocean of weightless air where sunlight has never been seen, only the running lights of the city of Pacquaea glitter in the dark. One woman, Leal Hieronyma Maspeth, lives and dreams of love among the gaslit streets and cafés. And somewhere in the abyss of wind and twisted cloud through which Pacquaea eternally falls, a great voice has begun speaking. As its cold words reach from space to the city walls—and as outlying towns and travelers' ships start to mysteriously disappear—only Leal has the courage to try to understand the message thundering from the distance.

The Retribution’s race to save L6 is almost overFirst Officer Johnson has used every scarp of math and heart she has in one desperate attempt to save L6 only to watch helpless as Night Sprinter destroys the first gravity mine. Now with the death of hundreds on her hands Charlie faces more than her conscious. Buy your copy today!

Here are five accessible essays by those who walk the fine line between science and science fiction, moving ever further out in discovering the patterns of nature, aimed at listeners who share their fascination with the deepest mysteries of the universe. Includes essays by Stephen Hawking, Timothy Ferris, Alan Lightman, and more.

What would you do if you had a wish? One wish that could change your life forever. If you meet the Djinn of Just Deserts your life could change, or end depending on the choices you make. This is but one of ten tales of adventure spanning all the ages, and from the Earth to the further reaches of the Solar System. A warning though, If you ever meet the Djinn, Know wishes aren’t all that they seem.

It’s the year 2525, and things aren’t looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night is coming—a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the planet—and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only one who can save them! Will she be able to handle alien overlords, a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother, save the world and survive THE FUTURE?