Future Space

In 1969, Princeton physicist Gerard O'Neill began looking outward to space colonies as the new frontier for humanity's expansion. A decade later, Eric Drexler, an MIT-trained engineer, turned his attention to the molecular world as the place where society's future needs could be met using self-replicating nanoscale machines. These modern utopians predicted that their technologies could transform society as humans mastered the ability to create new worlds, undertook atomic-scale engineering, and, if truly successful, overcame their own biological limits.

Deryk Wayd must save the world. Nothing new in that. That was his job. But this time, he doesn’t know who or what the threat is. A dead man on the doorstep of his agency saying that there is a threat is his only clue. Against all odds, he and his team must find the threat, if one even exists, and save the world once again before everything goes wrong. And one beautiful woman on a distant world may hold the key.

Chaison Fanning, the admiral of a fleet of warships, has been captured and imprisoned by his enemies, but is suddenly rescued and set free. He flees through the sky to his home city to confront the ruler who betrayed him. And perhaps even to regain his lovely, powerful, and subversive wife, Venera, who he has not seen since she fled with the key to the artificial sun at the center of Virga, Candesce.

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 ...

He fought to save humanity. Now he’s having second thoughts. After more than a thousand years in flight, Starship is crashing towards a new home. At its helm, a corrupted machine with unknown goals and deadly tactics. Scrappy human leftovers cluster in the middle, making plans to run if they survive the landing. War between man and machine, they believe, is inevitable. Best get away from the biggest machine in existence. For Gamma, that machine, that ship is his home, and he won’t abandon it without a fight. First up on that score, finding his friends, his partner. Arm up, take back the...

If you've ever wanted to blast off into space, you're about to find out everything you need to become an astronaut - and the answers to all the big questions like, how do you wee in space? What can you see from the International Space Station? And how could we build a colony on Mars? Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to pull on your spacesuit and join your guide, real astronaut Tim Peake (and a host of expert STEM characters) in this fascinating adventure through space, time and the diary of one truly incredible space adventure.

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 ...

Alan is a citizen of Earth, with a corporate job, a girlfriend, and an expensive apartment located in one of the tall glass towers of New York, Manhattan. When he breaks into a big corporation's servers and steals 1,250,000 Galactic Credits, he's judged and confined to live in a penal colony, 4,300 light-years away from Earth, for the rest of his life. It was the year 4210, and the Colony was a tiny part of the capital of Kalara IV, Alandra. At first, the Colony is a strange thing to Alan, but he starts going to a local board game club where he makes new friends to fill up his time.

Starship pilot Terry Radnor is elated to be among those chosen to defend the secret colony Maclairn against enemies who pose a threat to the spread of paranormal human mind powers. He commits himself wholly to the goal of that world, not guessing how far his effort to protect it will take him from everything else he cares about--his promising career as a Fleet officer, contact with people who share his newly-discovered psi capability, his wife and unborn child. Torn away against his will after learning a secret too deep for its disclosure to be risked, he is forced into exile from all that ...

Una leyenda del futuro, de Agustín de Rojas, es un admirable estudio sobre la sofocación social que se lleva a cabo en una misión fallida a Titán, una de las lunas de Saturno. El viaje de regreso a tierra fuerza a los tripulantes a confrontar sus miedos más profundos mientras coexisten unos con otros en pleno estado de desesperación. Esta extraordinaria audio novela, la cual recuerda a 2001: Odisea del espacio de Arthur C. Clarke, es un "roman à clef" de ciencia ficción sobre las presiones intensas.

Explore the Infinite: The Starbound Worlds Compendium Embark on a journey through the vast expanse of the Starbound galaxy with this comprehensive compendium. Discover ancient histories, mysterious alien species, and uncharted planets, all meticulously detailed and richly illustrated. From the intricacies of space exploration to the complexities of intergalactic politics, this definitive guide covers everything you need to know to navigate the wonders and dangers of the Starbound universe. Whether you're a seasoned space traveler or just starting your cosmic adventure, this compendium is ...

Humanity stretched its reach beyond the familiarity of terra firma, by creating an inhabitable ring encircling the planet. As the population migration to the Ring grew, the strained resources of Earth began to ease, reverting to a healthier and more robust environment. Humans were divided into separate factions. Solid ground and natural gravity appealed to some while others favored the wonders and possibilities associated with life in space. Colonies were established on the moon and neighboring Mars. Large-scale mining operations provided materials for the expansion of the Ring and the ...

L’immagine più bella che gli astronauti hanno colto dalla Luna è stata quella della Terra. Fulgida e azzurra nel buio più nero, delicata, come vivente. Qualcosa di unico nello Spazio sconfinato. Eppure noi umani siamo spesso inebriati dal sogno di lasciarla per trasferirci su altri pianeti. In principio fu la fantascienza: nel 1966, mentre il programma Apollo era in pieno svolgimento, negli USA andava in onda per la prima volta la serie tv Star Trek in cui la nave stellare Enterprise viaggiava alla ricerca di "strani, nuovi mondi".

Venera Fanning was last seen falling into nothingness at the end of Sun of Suns. Now, in Queen of Candesce, Venera finds herself plunging through the air among the artificial worlds of Virga, far from home and her husband, who may or may not be alive. Landing in the ancient nation of Spyre, Venera encounters new enemies and new friends (or at least convenient allies). She must quickly learn who she can trust, and who she can manipulate in order to survive.

Decades after the devastating Catastrophe, Earth has become a radioactive wasteland sparsely populated by bands of genetically modified humans struggling to survive on limited resources. An expedition of 10 explorers from the Aurora planet returns to this desolate landscape to investigate the mysterious causes of its destruction. But when an unexpected guest breaks into their base, the team needs to wield all of its brain power not only to make sense of the helpless planet but also to stay together as a community.

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.

Van Childs’ accidental discovery of an alien cache of advanced technologies thrusts him into the role of reluctant hero. Learning of an extra-terrestrial race, the Host, who visited Earth some 200 years before, Van is forewarned of an impending invasion by the Arkon, an expansionist race. Van’s quest to prepare Earth meets with opposition by a powerful human adversary with conflicting goals.

Two mercenaries square off against corruption and deadly aliens in the frontier worlds of the far future. Yul Vrean visits his home world only to get embroiled in a corporate conspiracy. Regers gets caught in the crossfires of a gang war over deadly alien contraband. Two unlikely allies on a much greater mission...to salvage an ancient derelict with a mysterious past…Other books in the Alien Alliance series: THE DIM ZONE : Mechno Wars XARES: Final Countdown THE TIMELOST : Ring Station AUDRA : Alien Subjugation Alien Alliance Box Set: innersky.ca/alliance

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 ...

Embark on a Journey Where Dreams Collide with Destiny Sarah has always been laser-focused on her career, climbing the corporate ladder with unwavering determination. But in her relentless pursuit of success, she's overlooked the world around her. Until now. At the height of her professional life, Sarah begins to entertain a long-held dream: to venture beyond the earth on a space tour. She finally steps outside her comfort zone, venturing out with friends for what she believes is a simple weekend getaway. Yet, what awaits her is a whirlwind of unexpected experiences that challenge everything...