Space Mission

For nearly two decades, a top-secret NASA space telescope kept watch on the Solar System’s closest neighbor, star system Alpha Centauri, in the hopes of detecting life-sustaining planets. Inexplicably, the satellite’s orbit was beginning to decay, its mission about to come to an abrupt end as it would soon enter Earth’s upper atmosphere and vaporize. There was one man alive who could prevent the accident. Forced by his former boss into a daring rescue mission, ex-NASA scientist Dr. Frank Carver reluctantly joins the crew of re-commissioned space shuttle Discovery, with one simple ...

Als der Astronaut Perry Rhodan im Juni 2036 zum Mond aufbricht, ahnt er nicht, dass sein Flug die Geschicke der Menschheit in neue Bahnen lenken wird. Rhodan stößt auf ein Raumschiff der technisch weit überlegenen Arkoniden. Es gelingt ihm, die Freundschaft der Gestrandeten zu gewinnen - und schließlich die Menschheit in einem einzigen, freiheitlichen Staat zu einen: der Terranischen Union. Perry Rhodan hat das Tor zu den Sternen geöffnet.

In a race against time, the Apollo program challenged our scientific capabilities and redefined the boundaries of humanity. To celebrate NASA’s 60 years of exploration, Seeker went back in time to relive each Apollo mission. Listen along as Seeker dives into the whole story from its WWII origins to its present day possibilities available for the first time in audio.

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 ...

Zwischen Kosmokraten und Chaotarchen - Perry Rhodan und die Besatzung der SOL streiten für die Menschlichkeit. Im Jahr 1552 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung ist Perry Rhodan, der die Menschheit von Beginn an ins All begleitet hat, in eine ferne Galaxis versetzt worden. Dort hat er die seit Langem verschollene SOL und ihre Besatzung aus einer Chaoszone gerettet. Eigentlich wollen die Menschen an Bord nun so schnell wie möglich in die heimatliche Milchstraße zurückkehren. Aber ein Bote der Kosmokraten macht ihnen klar: Sie können nur nach Hause, wenn sie zuvor eine wichtige Aufgabe für die Hohen Mächte erfüllen.

Tiffany knows what happened. Esper has fallen to the darkness within her. Rather than fleeing to safety, she escapes the presence of Dark Esper to find a way to bring back the woman she thinks of as a mother. But before she can drag Esper down the road to redemption, she'll first have to wade into hell to find her. Meanwhile, Esper is being hunted by the latest in a long string of bounty hunters and assassins looking to collect the astronomical price on her head. What makes this one think she's got any better chance than all the rest that have tried and failed?

PERRY RHODAN-Mission SOL : Seit zwei Jahrhunderten ist die SOL verschollen. Endlich stößt Perry Rhodan auf eine Spur. Kann er das Schiff finden und die Besatzung retten? Seit das Raumschiff SOL auf eine große Mission ins Unbekannte aufgebrochen ist, haben die Menschen auf der Erde nichts mehr von dem Schiff und seiner Besatzung gehört. Man weiß nur, dass die SOL verschollen ist und angeblich in großer Not steckt. Seit Jahrhunderten ist das legendäre Schiff in den Tiefen des Universums verschollen.

Space exploration gone different. Although HAM was the first US astronaut, at one point in history it seemed inevitable that the first deep-space pilots would be humans. Of course, we know that things didn't work out that way. This is the story as it actually unfolded, including the real story of Tolan Baboon's flight and his best dirty jokes. A humorous alternate history of the space program.

"Hiding in Plain Sight" is a thrilling tale that blends elements of science fiction, espionage, and mystery. In the year 2049, humanity is enjoying the benefits of technological breakthroughs that were once only imagined in science fiction. With cold fusion as a universal power source and medical advancements extending lifespans, Earth is on a path of healing and prosperity. Yet, amidst this progress, an enigmatic mystery lurks within the very organization tasked with uncovering extraterrestrial life. Amidst the wonders of a technologically advanced world, a dangerous secret threatens to ...

With rival factions in orbit around Shadow Planet, the obvious threat was one another. When the defenses of an ancient alien outpost activate, trapping everyone in the star system, it becomes clear that there was more to worry about beneath the planet’s surface than in orbit around it. As Hiroko plays peacemaker to three rival fleets, Cedric and Kane lead an effort to shut down the power source keeping the system-wide energy field operational.

The syndicate had given her an ultimatum: disappear. Watched and wary, Fujita Hiroko obeyed for years, burying herself in work. Now one of the galaxy's most recognized faces, owner of the universe's must-see tourist trap, she can't hide any longer. And that's going to cost her. The Ruckers don't take kindly to loose ends, and they don't want their history with the station director coming to light. Already struggling to keep up with the demands of the massive influx of pilgrims, scientists, and tourists to Astral Prime, Hiroko won't be prepared for what's coming her way.

Gold Rush lunar base stopped communicating with Earth. What the rescue team finds at the lunar base defies explanation. America is back on the Moon. This time, we intend to stay and establish a self-sustaining permanent base for mining, science, and tourism. Establishing the base on our closest, lifeless neighbor is a challenge, but achievable despite some unexplained anomalies. The crew is up to the task, getting the base ready for the next lunar crew to expand the base. Inexplicably, everything goes dark. What happened to the lunar crew?

Dr. Rebecca Carter stood at the front of a crowded auditorium, the bright lights shining down on her as she addressed the audience. She spoke with conviction, her voice filled with intelligence and determination. "But we can't afford to ignore the evidence any longer," she argued, her eyes flashing with intensity. "These solar flares are unlike anything we've ever seen before. They're increasing in frequency and intensity, and if we don't act soon, Earth will be destroyed."

Sie jagen Puoshoor - in einer Galaxis voller Überraschungen. Gut dreitausend Jahre in der Zukunft: Perry ­Rhodan hat nach wie vor die Vision, die Milch­straße in eine Sterneninsel ohne Kriege zu verwandeln. Der Mann von der Erde, der einst die Menschen zu den Sternen führte, möchte endlich Frieden in der Galaxis haben. Davon ist er in diesen Tagen des Jahres 1552 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung allerdings weit entfernt: In der von der Superintelligenz ES verlassenen Milchstraße machen sich Boten anderer Superintelligenzen breit, ebenso alte Feinde von ES und neue Machtgruppen.

Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a 'secret exploration'. Space expert Roshni and geology expert Cheng blast off into outer space on a mission to the Moon. There, they must navigate the dangerous terrain to clear up space debris before it can interfere with a lunar mission! Along the way, the Secret Explorers pilot a space buggy and collect important rock samples.

Im Frühjahr 1346 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung steht die Menschheit vor der größten Bedrohung ihrer Geschichte: Mit einer gigantischen Übermacht hat die Terminale Kolonne TRAITOR die Milchstraße besetzt und alle bewohnten Planeten unter ihre Kontrolle gebracht. Nur wenige Verstecke in der Milchstraße sind noch "frei". Dazu gehören die Erde und die anderen Planeten des Solsystems, die sich hinter dem TERRANOVA-Schirm verbergen...

Put on your helmets and get ready to BLAST OFF!!!! Tabitha Fink is on her way to an OUT OF THIS WORLD ADVENTURE! She's a special cat with one eye who loves to explore. This time she's traveling to the red planet Mars where she learns how much fun it can be to try something new. She also meets some new friends along the way and helps them to overcome their fear of things that are different.

When a survey team unearths buildings on prospective mining planet, at first, it’s hailed as an archeological jackpot. But the ancient structures are more advanced than anyone’s seen. And the hedge against technology is a wizard. Cedric and Hiroko lead a team to study the mysterious underground facility from a lost age. And when they discover the alien caretaker, he’s none too happy that primitives have infested his home.

With Astral Prime in chaos, Kendra hatches a desperate attempt to use forbidden alien technology to bring her lover back from the dead. As the struggle for control of the station unfolds, her efforts go horribly awry and plunge everyone into a strange and unfamiliar universe. Stranded in a desolate sector of an unknown universe, the citizens of the station cling to hope and ration their supplies of food, water, and medical essentials. But what hope can there be for rescue when even they don't know where they are?

The ancient solution to get magic and tech to coexist lies within an alien structure older than any race in the galaxy. Now, the balance of power threatens to tip. As factions reinforce their fleets for a war to claim the ultimate technological prize, Hiroko finds herself trapped between three races—one of them her own—in a quest where even victory promises disaster.