Future Space

A little over a century ago, a young Albert Einstein presented his general theory of relativity to the world and utterly transformed our understanding of the universe. His theory changed the way we think about space and time, revealed how our universe has been expanding from a hot, dense state called the big bang and predicted black holes. Where the Universe Came From is a 13.8 billiion-year journey through the cosmos.

When you were born, there was a sign of the zodiac that ruled the night sky. Astrologers believe that the particular sign appearing the moment you were born would influence your personality throughout your life. In this fun and exciting guide, you'll find out all about the signs of the zodiac and how they might make you brave, caring, fun, creative, and more!

Someone is watching… A mysterious star map found at Alpha Centauri leads Ethan Richards off on his next adventure with his wife Jade. Why is a map found at Alpha Centauri pointing to where Tau Ceti was two million years ago? As Ethan explores a habitable planet orbiting Tau Ceti, they spot an anomaly. “That doesn’t look natural.” When they investigate, they meet a mysterious alien who has his own agenda and secrets including a strange black stella. Loki Mason finds out about the alien, and he sees an opportunity to restore his flagging fortune. He travels to the planet and forces ...

No one takes my empire away from me. Despite his criminal act in attempting to grab the Astatine deposit on Iapetus, Loki believes he is untouchable. Until someone goes after his business empire. Unable to find the culprit, he has only one option… lure him into the open. Will Loki discover his nemesis? Or is this just a smokescreen? Best read after reading Ceti.

Something happened… two million years ago. Ethan Richards heads off to Alpha Centauri on his first interstellar adventure with a hand-picked team of experts. Arriving at the star they find two planets potentially suitable for life, but when they start exploring the most promising one, they may have found a threat to the existence of humanity. A geological expedition discovers a closed off cave that contains a shocking surprise hidden inside it. When his own people start falling ill and dying, Ethan knows he has a catastrophe on his hands. Jade Powers is the woman Ethan loves, and when she...

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.

Ethan wanted to get higher. But someone in the underground intends to cut him down. Ethan Keller has a history of jumping first and asking questions later. Tonight is no exception. When his best friend gets a lead on a tech shipment from a dodgy informant, they see a chance to make their dreams a reality. However, the underground criminal network has different plans. Will Ethan’s heist give his friends a boost or trap them instead? For a sci-fi adventure, get a jump start on Remix: A Night Owls Story. Remix is a prequel short story to the award-winning Night Owls Series: A Moon Colony Sci...

Melinda Ashley has a plan for her life, and a trip to Mars isn't part of it. When she receives a spaceliner ticket as a high school graduation gift from her dad, she is dismayed, but reluctantly agrees to go with him--in part because she's infuriated by her fiance's high-handed declaration that she can't. Her outlook begins to change when she meets Alex Preston, a second-generation Martian colonist who is going home after college on Earth. Alex believes settling Mars is important. He's looking forward to the role he expects to play in the colony's future. Melinda finds this hard to ...

In 2017, Avi Loeb, Chair of Harvard's Astronomy Department, went public with a theory that shook the scientific community - our solar system has been visited by advanced alien technology. His provocative and persuasive argument (and internationally bestselling book Extraterrestrial) has opened thousands of minds to the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth. This book tackles the huge question of what happens next?

Больше всего я мечтала создать счастливое будущее своему пятилетнему сыну. Но у далёких потомков на нас свои планы. Они переместили нас на другую планету, на многие сотни лет вперед.

Fate has brought them across time and space, but war will drive them farther. For countless ages, Reva Starchild has slept in perfect cryostasis. Frozen in secret to escape a catastrophic death, she awakens only to find herself the sole survivor of a people whom history never remembered. Light-years from her homeworld, among a culture she finds both perverse and obscene, she must somehow build a new life for herself where misplacing her trust could be fatal. With nowhere safe to run, she finds refuge on a small starship with a mysterious young man who seems to be fleeing something as well. ...

Henrik Harlacker, an unassuming Earthling, discovers a startling truth—he's the rightful heir to the fabled Andromeda galaxy. But this coveted throne has fallen into the clutches of a malevolent usurper, determined to maintain his iron grip on power. Venture into boundless space as Henrik rallies diverse allies against unimaginable odds. Struggling with self-doubt and inexperience, he embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery, embracing his cosmic legacy to become the leader the galaxy needs.

From the casinos of the wild west frontier-town Tylas to the dark reaches of the Muridon Belt, space rebel Jet Rusco and his misfit crew find trouble around every corner. Gangster Sharki is on their tail. Old enemies from Rusco’s past have finally caught up with him. The discovery of an ancient treasure sparks the beginnings of an all-out war in the Vala System. Can Rusco outwit his enemies and make peace with the tumultuous past? The fate of the solar system hinges on the part he plays… A gritty odyssey to faraway worlds... Other books in the Starship Rogue series: Star Runaway Star ...

In this book, Palmer took a giant stride forward from his contemporaries, replacing the noble, uncomplicated heroes of the first space operas, with the tormented anti-hero, "Suicide" Martin Brand, one of science fiction's most memorable characters. The half-crazed Brand, who likes to play classical music while rocketing toward a half-dozen enemy ships, atomic cannons blasting, is Earth's only hope.

Seventeen years after it began, the interstellar war has taken its toll: the inhabitants of Earth are desperate to find a way to defeat the Argoni, a merciless and horrifying alien race. Light-years away from the fighting, mechanic Landry Stanton lives a peaceful, mundane life on the desolate planet Procyon One, and that's just the way he likes it. But when an unauthorized trip to the other side of the planet leaves him shipwrecked and stranded alongside a hostile alien that wants him dead, Landry discovers a terrifying secret.

One of the greatest adventures in the future of humanity will be to construct, work, and live in space-based structures. In this audiobook, we look at the history of ideas for living in space, proposed space colony designs, and technology. The details of current life-support technology on the International Space Station are reviewed, as well as what technologies will be required for the development of large-scale space colonies and other things in terms of financing and materials.

Three hundred people in a starship low on life support--they must land fast, or they’ll run out of air. Captain Jesse Sanders is their only pilot. How can he choose where to locate their colony with no chance to explore the raw new world? How can he shuttle them all to the surface within a few short hours? And when the site proves less than adequate, how can he live with the knowledge that his own astrogation error was what got them into such a fix? Isolated by choice on a world they have reached in secret, the colonists hope to establish a culture based on psi powers that can someday ...

Experience a thrilling journey through the vast expanse of the universe with Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 02. This collection of short stories is a must-read for any science fiction enthusiast, and a perfect introduction to the genre for those new to it. With each story carefully crafted to ignite the reader's imagination, this book is an unforgettable ride through the depths of space and the mysteries of the unknown. Set in the far future, Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 02 takes readers on a journey through time and space, exploring the infinite possibilities of the universe. ...

Have you ever wondered how humans will colonize space? This audiobook addresses the major players in the private space industry, NASA's role in privatized space tourism, how the general population will be able to travel to space sooner, and what we can do to achieve a more forward-thinking society.

As artificial general intelligence (AGI) emerges from the realm of science fiction to become a tangible reality, the world stands on the brink of a transformative era. "AI Architects: Building a Symbiotic Civilization with Superintelligent Systems" by Josh explores the potential of AGI-driven systems to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact in harmony with these powerful technologies. In this comprehensive and insightful book, Josh delves into the numerous applications of AGI-driven systems, from smart cities and sustainable agriculture to climate change mitigation and space ...