Human Space

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Embark on a journey through the cosmos with "The ISS: The International Space Station," a comprehensive 363-page illustrated exploration of humanity's most ambitious space endeavor. This meticulously researched book delves into the profound reasons behind our quest for a permanent presence in space, the intricate construction of the International Space Station (ISS), and the collaborative efforts that have made it possible. Uncover the stories of numerous expeditions that have ventured to this orbital laboratory, showcasing the courage and innovation of astronauts and cosmonauts from around...

Renowned space historian John Logsdon traces the greatest moments in human spaceflight by weaving together essential, fascinating documents from NASA's history with his expert narrative guidance. Beginning with rocket genius Wernher von Braun's vision for voyaging to Mars and closing with Elon Musk's contemporary plan to get there, this volume traces major events like the founding of NASA, the first American astronauts in space, the Apollo moon landings, the Challenger disaster, the daring Hubble Telescope repairs, and more.

Deep space is a “serial killer” Deep space will be invariably deadly, reveal scientific studies of subjects from cells to humans. Astronauts cannot survive the intense radiation, weightlessness, toxic chemicals, disease, and other hazards beyond Earth orbit. Like old-time serial-circuit Christmas lights, in which losing one bulb extinguished all, a single medical catastrophe will end in astronauts’ death or disability. Any organ—heart, lungs, immune system, brain, or eyes—could fail. And the loss of one spacecraft system—oxygen, temperature, food, water, or radiation protection...

The Space Orcs face new challenges as a reptilian tribal conflict draws Orc Inc. into conflict with hostile factions. Join our crew as we face the urgent threat of potential oblivion, forced to work alongside our greatest rival, Dark Knight. Let the whisky flow freely as this adventure among the stars unfolds!

Once, Dan Randolph was one of the richest men on Earth. Now the planet is spiraling into environmental disaster, with floods and earthquakes destroying the lives of millions. Martin Humphries, fabulously wealthy heir of the Humphries Trust, also knows that space-based industry is the way of the future. But unlike Randolph, he does not care if Earth perishes in the process.

In the mid-20th century, a routine mission to the moon resulted in an unmanned rocket missing its mark and tumbling toward the sun. The rocket was presumed lost. Life went on. A century later, the rocket came back. Believed at first to be a piece of space debris, it was soon confirmed to match the description of the ship from the long-lost moon mission. It looks like our rocket, it feels like our rocket, but it is not our rocket. What is it? How did it get here? Who sent it? And why... Debris is a science-fiction story full of mystery, adventure, and contemplation on the human condition and...

Alien Sex Fest is an interstellar erotica set on a faraway planet where the customs are as wild and unrestrained as the passions they ignite. When Greg, a young astronaut, lands on an alien world teeming with sensuality and freedom, he’s swept into a whirlwind of desire, exploring a culture where love, lust, and intimacy are unchained by the rules of Earth. Drawn to Calla, his captivating guide, Greg finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew about pleasure, commitment, and freedom. Greg is introduced to the intoxicating traditions of the planet—traditions that blur the ...

Blood and Metal is an epic installment that takes you on an adventure with the crew of the ancient Battleship Nemesis. The mission is to recapture an ancient titanium warship, rescue a kidnapped crown prince, and uncover an unexpected stowaway that could change the trajectory of humanity. The journey is filled with intense action and a deep dive into Norse culture, exploring the human condition. Experience this thrilling story about Space Vikings and prepare for an unforgettable ride.

Adam Cain is back as the head of Cain's Crusaders, a small band of super-secret agents working for the head of the galactic Expansion, doing the dirty jobs no one else wants to do. Adam's latest mission is to rescue Arieel Bol, an important religious figure from the planet Formil, who just happens to have supernatural powers, or so it seems. And to top that, she's also is the most beautiful alien in the galaxy. Yet when a 30-million-credit bounty is placed on their heads, Adam and Arieel will have to use all of their combined "powers" to survive.

This is the movie Con-Air in Space...as only Adam Cain can live it. He's simply hitching a ride aboard a Unidor Prisoner Transport when everything goes to Hell. Now it's Adam Cain against...everyone. Too bad for...everyone.

For five centuries, human life has been restricted to Earth, while posthuman descendants called alloys freely explore the galaxy. But when the Earthlike planet of Meru is discovered, two unlikely companions venture forth to test the habitability of this unoccupied new world and the future of human-alloy relations. For Jayanthi, the adopted human child of alloy parents, it’s an opportunity to rectify the ancient reputation of her species as avaricious and destructive, and to give humanity a new place in the universe.

There will be those who have a rather difficult time absorbing the information on the following pages and perhaps a few may even suggest that it is utter nonsense. But, no matter what the naysayers say, what you are about to read is all true. Nikita Khrushchev who was in office until 1964, and now Vladimir Putin, both depraved and iniquitous dictators, denied all of what follows. They hid the truth from the world, erasing the names of all those fallen cosmonauts in order to appear far more technically advanced than the United States. But now the truth is being told, and they both have been ...

Mindy's best friend Molly was a maintenance technician on the Bradbury 12. When Molly went missing, Mindy started looking for answers but all she found were more questions. They were supposed to meet up at Geniuscon, a science fiction convention that attracts people from every walk of life, and she knows Molly's son Aidan is going to be there. Determined to get in touch with her friend, Mindy tracks down Aidan and meets some of his new friends, the guys cosplaying as big, blue aliens.

When The Human takes on a minor mercenary job of protecting a group of settlers against alien marauders, it seems simple enough . . . until the bad guys don't take no for an answer, leaving Adam with only one option.

An ancient Roman temple terraforming Mars. An android longing for his human wife. Will their epic clash bring Earth to its knees? Android Y1 is heartbroken. He was once a neuroscientist who uploaded his own brain to study it. Now he hates watching his human self take his wife and son for granted while he’s cut off from his loved ones. And just when he’s ready to end it all, his secret lab—home to the only artificial brains in existence—is sold to the high priestess of a Roman temple focused on using them as forced labor in a Martian settlement.

Although it is widely understood that energy and water are the world’s two most critical resources, their vital interconnections and vulnerabilities are less often recognized. This farsighted audiobook offers a new, holistic way of thinking about energy and water - a big picture approach that reveals the interdependence of the two resources, identifies the seriousness of the challenges, and lays out an optimistic approach with an array of solutions to ensure continuing sustainability.

An astronaut from Earth crash lands on an unknown planet. There she is found by a humanoid species, the Arui, who have to decide whether to devour her or help her. Between the Arui chief and the young astronaut, a connection begins to grow that they do not know how to define but that will create enemies that will endanger the lives of both of them. --------- Quote: - Make love to me, Aelon. Aelon had lusted after the strange creature from another world ever since he first saw her among the trees of the sacred forest, but he had not dared to acknowledge it, all the pressure of being chief ...

Amid the Cold War, as the United States and the Soviet Union vied for supremacy in space, NASA launched Skylab, America’s first space station. This book delves into the story of Skylab, a testament to American ingenuity and determination during a time of intense geopolitical rivalry. Against the backdrop of the Cold War space race, Skylab emerged as a beacon of scientific progress, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in space exploration. Through detailed narrative and factual descriptions, "Skylab" explores how this groundbreaking space station provided a wealth of knowledge that...

With humanity on the brink of extinction, can one man make a difference? After a hard fought victory, Captain Faulkner's ship is in urgent need of repair. So he heads for Blackthorn, a solitary space station out on the edge of the known universe. A million people call Blackthorn home but when a vast and untamed threat rises up from the depths of space, the station's destruction seems all but assured. Faulkner has fought his fair share of desperate battles in the past but this is one fight he can't win. In order to save lives he's going to have to learn to make sacrifices. But he'll ...