Space Mission

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became a national star. That morning at Cape Canaveral, the small-town boy from Ohio took his place atop a rocket and soared into space. The Last American Hero is a stunning examination of the layers that formed the man: a hero of the Cold War, a two-time astronaut, a veteran senator, a devoted husband and father, and much more.

And Drift Away is the sixteenth mission of Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem. It follows a mismatched duo of itinerant comedian and outlaw wizard as they roam the galaxy trying to eke out a living and stay ahead of the consequences of their actions. Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem looks back at an earlier era in the Black Ocean universe, and returning readers will get to see how some of their favorite characters came to be. Fans of morally gray heroes and slick talking conmen will love this series.

After losing control of his magic, wizard Cedric The Brown blew up his boss and nearly crashed a space station into a planet. Determined to make amends, he pledges to help the mining station negotiate with the nearby planet's mysterious magical inhabitants. With nothing but the bankrupt station as severance pay, Director Fujita Hiroko moves to the edge of the galaxy to keep the station afloat as an independent mining operation.

A deadly comet catapults toward Mars. Only one thing can break up the comet before it does damage: the new Hammerhead torpedo. Tyce Sanders only has two weeks to master it...and someone's trying to stop him. In this exciting, fast-paced series that even reluctant listeners will love, Tyce not only uncovers this mystery but also learns more about the power of God's love.

In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large in our collective memory. Many have detailed the exciting events of the Apollo program, but Launius offers unique insight into its legacy as seen through multiple perspectives.

EINE VERZWEIFELTE MISSION - EINE HANDVOLL ÜBERLEBENDER - EIN GEHEIMNISVOLLER PLANET. Kriege, Umweltzerstörung und Seuchen - die Erde des 22. Jahrhunderts steht vor dem Kollaps. Das Ende der Menschheit droht! Daher soll die Terraforming-Mission Genesis einen weit entfernten, erdähnlichen Planeten urbar machen. Doch es kommt zur Katastrophe, und die Genesis stürzt auf einem unwirtlichen Gesteinsbrocken ab. Wie konnte das passieren? Was erwartet die wenigen Überlebenden auf diesem unbekannten Planeten? Und werden sie die Erde je wiedersehen?

Tanny and Esper’s rebel syndicate needs to hit the Ruckers hard and where it hurts: in the finances. They decide on a target, one that most of the galaxy is blissfully unaware is owned by a vicious criminal gang: Friendli Foods. Purveyors of the Milky Way’s favorite junk foods, they make shipments to Earth on a megafreighter large enough to feed billions. Tanny has a plan to hijack it.

Pia is a stunning woman, whose genius is sought after by the handful of multinational corporations left fighting for control over the ravaged Earth of 2056. As rampant starvation and climate destruction sweep across the planet, a final war seems inevitable both on Earth and in the Lunar Colonies. Rebel groups use cyberwarfare and brain network attacks in a seemingly futile attempt to stop the Multinats. Now Natocorps has a daring plan for how to become the sole surviving global power, but should they be helped or stopped?

In the constant war against her darker side, Esper was forced to win a daily battle for control. One loss was all it took for the roles of warden and prisoner to switch. Now, with her friends as hostages, this new Esper relies on advice from her better half to keep up the illusion that this is still the Esper they know and love. When their newly acquired base of operations gets hijacked, Esper has to balance between maintaining her cover and doing what she knows it's going to take to get her ship back.

Esper and Kubu take an outlaw vacation to a remote planet whose tiny colony seems idyllic. It’s far enough for the Convocation wizards dogging them to lose their trail. The plan is simple: Stay out of trouble, let the heat die down, and slink back quietly to civilized space. But these two aren’t good at keeping out of trouble. Before long, they’re exposed to the rotten core beneath this purported utopia. Bitter feuds lurk just below the surface. Feigned friendships mask deadly rivalries. Cliques control what passes for a government on the colony.

The great science fiction writer Issac Asimov once wrote ‘‘today's science fiction is tomorrow's science fact.’’ So, it proves as we begin in a place of conspiratorial legend and intrigue. The Nevada desert, 83 miles north by north west of Las Vegas. Area 51. Here an historical meeting is taking between humans and AI astronauts set to be the crew for a forthcoming manned mission to Mars. The story moves on to Washington, the White House where something goes terribly wrong. As the world hold its breath a press conference is held where the word ‘‘No’’ is spoken and all hell ...

Like the original Star Trek series, the Daedalus is on a multi-year mission to visit remote planets and check on previous colonization attempts. But the intricate plots and scientific detail go far beyond anything in Star Trek. Each planet visited has a unique ecosystem and evolutionary history which Stableford (a biologist himself) brings vividly to life. Alternate evolutionary paths provide fascinating turning-points for plots, and the problems encountered by the Daedalus's crew make exciting stories.

Do you feel like you're capable of more but aren’t sure how to unlock your true potential? Are you searching for a way to align your personal and professional life with your deepest values? What if you could transform yourself into a beacon of positivity, wisdom, and divine success? Unleash Your Limitless Excellence is your comprehensive guide to breaking through limitations, embracing your mission, and radiating excellence in every area of your life. This second book in the Corporate Transformation Series offers practical tools, profound insights, and inspiring experiences to help you ...

Seb and Sparks were given a choice: Join the Shadow Order or rot in a prison cell. As Seb touches down for his first mission, he wonders if he's made the right call. The First Mission (Book Two of The Shadow Order) is a fast-paced, planet-hopping, space opera adventure.

Unfortunate Son is the fifteenth mission of Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem. It follows a mismatched duo of itinerant comedian and outlaw wizard as they roam the galaxy trying to eke out a living and stay ahead of the consequences of their actions. Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem looks back at an earlier era in the Black Ocean universe, and returning listeners will get to see how some of their favorite characters came to be. Fans of morally gray heroes and slick talking conmen will love this series.

While the discord of a Broken Alliance embroils the Commonwealth in Civil War across the Interstellar Network, the new stardrive technology was hastily removed from the theater of conflict. However, a brief skirmish with forces from a Secessionist blockade left the Meridian damaged and her crew responsible for rescued refugees. Although the whole galaxy has now become accessible for exploration, the technology must be kept safe, secret, and secure. These dilemmas must first be resolved before the voyages of discovery into the Unknown Reaches of deep space may proceed. Reunite with the ...

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey with "Astronaut's Compendium" Get ready to strap in and launch into a world beyond the bounds of Earth with "Astronaut's Compendium," the ultimate guide to the cosmos and beyond. Whether you are a space enthusiast, an aspiring astronaut, or simply intrigued by the great expanse above, this eBook is your ticket to unlocking the secrets of the final frontier. Dive into the intricacies of Preflight Preparations, where the rigorous physical and mental training for space missions unfolds like never before. Learn the unique fitness regimens that shape space ...

Lia Johansen was created for only one purpose: to slip onto the strategically placed New Sol Space Station and explode. But her mission goes to hell when her clock malfunctions, freezing her countdown with just two minutes to go. With no Plan B, no memories of her past, and no identity besides a name stolen from a dead POW, Lia has no idea what to do next. Her life gets even more complicated when she meets Michael Sorenson, the real Lia's childhood best friend.

The first mission to Mars was never just about reaching the Red Planet—it was about changing the course of human history. When visionary billionaire Alex Carter decides to embark on a daring mission to Mars, he knows the stakes couldn't be higher. With only one launch window available, he invests in breakthrough fusion technology and dispatches a fleet of rovers to build a base at the foot of Arsia Mons. But as the crew prepares to leave Earth, they discover last-minute risks that threaten everything. On a perilous journey through deep space, the crew faces the harrowing realities of ...

Only 24 human beings have traveled to the moon. Theirs were the most daring voyages in mankind's history, and their view of Earth from the moon changed them and the way we see our home planet. Now in their emeritus years, the 12 remaining lunar explorers for the first time reveal the true source of courage, leadership, and the quiet patriotism that it took to accomplish their missions. Their voyages to the moon led them to the most incredible discovery of all: our home planet and its precious place in the universe.