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There is a lot of interest these days in space exploration. After 50 years, we are looking at going back to the Moon to build a base and planning early for a manned trip to Mars. After that, further exploration and settlement of the Solar System will be on the table. One of the main limiting factors for all of this space exploration are the types of rockets and rocket engines available to get there.

The Company Business (CIA Area 51 Chronicles – Book 3) By TD Barnes The evolution of Area 51. The rise of stealth technology. The CIA’s secret aviation empire. In the aftermath of the U-2 and A-12 reconnaissance programs, the CIA faced an uncertain future in aerial espionage. With the SR-71 Blackbird now under Air Force control, the Agency’s manned reconnaissance efforts appeared to be coming to an end. But instead of fading into history, Area 51 transformed into the most secretive aviation research facility in the world. At the heart of this transformation was the CIA’s newly ...

For millennia, the red point of light in our night sky has been a source of myth, fear, and endless fascination. The planet Mars has evolved in our collective mind from a god of war to a tangible destination for human expansion. This book provides the ultimate fact-based guide on the journey from ancient imagination to the blueprints for our second home. The romantic delusions of a world covered in canals were shattered by our first robotic emissaries, which revealed a cratered, seemingly dead landscape. Yet, as our explorers grew more sophisticated, they unveiled a world of colossal ...

Imagine standing on a silent, frozen plain, beneath a sky of perfect black dominated by the colossal, swirling face of Jupiter. This is the breathtaking and terrifying view from Europa, a world of profound contradictions and humanity's next great destination. Beneath its serene, icy surface lies the solar system's greatest secret: a vast, dark ocean that may hold the answer to our oldest question. This book explores the monumental possibility of establishing the first human colony on this remote and mysterious moon. Data from robotic explorers has provided compelling evidence of a global ...

For all of human history, Venus has been a serene jewel in our night sky, a symbol of beauty and myth. But beneath its tranquil clouds lies a planetary-scale furnace hot enough to melt lead, under an atmosphere that would crush a submarine. This book explores the profound and shocking disconnect between the goddess of love we see and the monster that exists in reality. While humanity has set its sights on the red plains of Mars, a more audacious and, perhaps, more practical destination awaits. This book makes the counterintuitive case that the greatest barrier to Venus—its thick, toxic ...

How does a troubled boy from California come to be one of the world's most renowned aviators? How does a group of brothers who were high school dropouts from New Hampshire go on to build some of the most advanced aircraft of the time? How do these men become forever linked to one of the greatest air races in history? This is the story of Jimmy Doolittle, the Granville Brothers, and the amazing Gee Bee R-1 Racer.

After we first launched Americans into space but before we touched down on the moon’s surface, there was the Gemini program. It was no easy jump from manned missions in low-Earth orbit to a successful moon landing, and the ten-flight, twenty-month celestial story of the Gemini program is an extraordinary one. There was unavoidable darkness in the program—the deaths and near-deaths that defined it, and the blood feud with the Soviet Union that animated it.

On 12th April 1981 a revolutionary new spacecraft blasted off from Florida on her maiden flight. NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia was the most advanced flying machine ever built - the high watermark of post-war aviation development. A direct descendant of the record-breaking X-planes the likes of which Chuck Yeager had tested in the skies over the Mojave Desert, Columbia was a winged rocket plane, the size of an airliner, capable of flying to space and back before being made ready to fly again.

The First Space Race reveals the inside story of an epic adventure with world-altering stakes. From 1955 to 1958, American and Soviet engineers battled to capture the world's imagination by successfully launching the world's first satellite. The race to orbit featured two American teams led by rival services - the US Army and the Navy - and a Soviet effort so secret that few even knew it existed. This race ushered in the Space Age with a saga of science, politics, technology, engineering, and human dreams.

Once again, Author Eric "Cap'n Aux" Auxier puts you in the pilot's seat at 30,000 feet! More stories, more guest authors, more love, laughs and tears, in an adventure spanning over three decades in the sky! In this special, military-themed volume, Cap'n Aux takes a backseat to several Ace Top Gunners of today and yesteryear, who spin their own adrenaline-pumping yarns. Only difference is, these tall tales are true!

Beyond the Red Horizon The Secret Rise of the Chinese Space Program By Gary Covella, Ph.D. A Stunning, Illustrated Journey Into the Most Mysterious Space Program on Earth Step behind the curtain of global space history with Beyond the Red Horizon, a richly illustrated and masterfully researched work of historical nonfiction that reveals the hidden saga of China’s rise as a space superpower. In a world where NASA and Roscosmos have long dominated headlines, China’s ambitions have largely unfolded in silence—until now. A “Forbidden History” Finally Told From Cold War secrecy to ...

If humans and their private wealth have made such a mess of Earth, who can say we won’t do the same in space? In The Consequential Frontier, business and technology journalist Peter Ward is raising this vital question before it’s too late. Interviewing tech CEOs, inventors, scientists, lobbyists, politicians, and future civilian astronauts, Ward sheds light on a whole industry beyond headline-grabbing rocket billionaires like Bezos and Musk and introduces the new generation of activists trying to keep it from rushing recklessly into the cosmos.

Unfurl your wings and take flight with our brand-new eBook, "Wings of Wonder"! Let this guide escort you to uncharted vistas, arousing your enthusiasm for the captivating world of bird watching. This immersive, step-by-step guide guarantees to stir your heart, widen your vision, and motivate you to plunge into this remarkable hobby. Starting with the basics for beginners, 'Discovering the Joy of Bird Watching' to advanced segments such as 'Turning Bird Watching into Citizen Science' this book has it all! Learn to decipher the fascinating language of bird calls, understand their unique ...

Be an instant expert on Rocket Science and Bluff Your Way with explosive effect. No primer required, just a sense of humour. From 'weightlessness' to 'wild rockets', and from 'space shuttle' to 'shock diamonds', here's everything you need to know to ignite any conversation.

Introducing "Lightsabers Unveiled" – a fascinating and detailed delve into the legendary weapon of the Star Wars universe. Experience the allure of lightsaber lore, from its mythical origin story to the daring duels and iconic colour spectrum, translating the captivating world of Star Wars from reel to reality with the flip of a digital page. Lose yourself in the heart of the Jedi Order and understand their unique relationship with these energy blades. Immerse yourself in the science of Kyber Crystals and study the artistry involved in crafting the perfect hilt. As the chapters progress, ...

Space Piracy is a forward-thinking resource that considers, analyzes, and provides solutions to the influence of the ignoble side of humanity in the realm of outer space, where potential for crime, corruption, piracy, and war increases as the exploitation of space as a commercial resource continues to develop. This book blends the authors' knowledge with that of subject matter experts to deliver a holistic understanding of criminality in space and help listeners broaden their horizons beyond their own area of specialization.

Unleash your inner rocket scientist with the groundbreaking eBook, "Rocketry and STEM Education"! Get ready for a thrilling journey into the fascinating world of rocketry, and discover the essential link between this extraordinary field and the ever-evolving realm of STEM education. Whether you're an aspiring space explorer, an educator, or simply curious about the science behind every awe-inspiring blastoff, this eBook has everything you need. Begin your adventure with a high-octane introduction to the captivating world of rockets, followed by a captivating historical overview. Then, ...

Rockets and Revolution offers a multifaceted study of the race toward space in the first half of the twentieth century, examining how the Russian, European, and American pioneers competed against one another in the early years to acquire the fundamentals of rocket science, engineer simple rockets, and ultimately prepare the path for human spaceflight.

Get up close and personal with science as Andrew Kessler narrates his hilarious journey inside NASA’s Phoenix Mars mission - a historic enterprise manned by a motley crew of rocket scientists. The Phoenix Mars mission was the first man-made probe ever sent to the Martian arctic.

Everyone loves to travel, and the industry’s room for growth seems almost limitless—except that flying will soon be responsible for 19 percent of global emissions. Some people have even decided never to fly. Over the coming decades, aviation will witness more innovation than at any time since the invention of the jet engine in the 1940s, transforming the way planes are powered and the way they look.