In less than the span of a human lifetime, we have explored the Moon and launched robot probes to Mars, Jupiter, and far beyond. In the coming decade we will send astronauts to the Moon once again, to rehearse for the time when humans first set foot on Mars. Space 50 explores the major themes of rocket exploration, past, present and future. 
Half a century ago, the politicians of a nearly-forgotten Cold War provided the money and the motivation for our first ventures into space. It seemed as if all of humanity was destined to advance into a limitless new frontier. The dream faded almost as soon as it had burst into life. The Space Age apparently came to an end after little more than a single decade excitement. 
Is it really over? Today, Politicians once again Planning a grand future space, and there are serious plans for human mission to Mars in the coming generation. The United States, Europe, Russia, Japan and China have decided that the human adventure must continue alongside the robotic exploration of our solar system. Ambitious new spacecraft are emerging, born out of a fresh spirit of competition: this time not between enemies but among allies. 
Another kind of rival is also reinvigorating the space adventure. In the next decade, commercial companies will transform our relationship with the rocket. Private citizens will gain access to space, and multi-billion dollar boosters built by giant government agencies will no longer be the only way to reach orbit, or even land on the Moon. 
Stunningly illustrated with specially chosen photos and images, Space 50 explores the challenges and the opportunities awaiting us among the stars. The next fifty years promise to be even more exciting than the last.

Space 50

Science & Math

Piers Bizony

Astronomy & Space Science

Harpercollins

Cosmic Tour: 1001 Must-See Images from Across the Universe

Quercus

A collection of high resolution photographs of various celestial objects from throughout the galaxy and interstellar space.

THE COSMIC TOUR: 101 Must-See Images From Across the Universe

Metro_Books

Man Who Ran the Moon

Biographies & Memoirs

Icon Books Ltd.

One Giant Leap

History

Americas

Aurum Press Ltd

How to Build Your Own Spaceship: The Science of Mass Space Travel

History & Philosophy

Portobello Books Ltd

1001 Wonders Of The Universe

'Science' is a visually stunning introduction to all the major scientific disciplines, covering chemistry, physics, geology, biology &amp; cosmology. Each section begins with an introduction to the scientific branch under investigation, before moving on to a more in-depth exploration of its constituent components &amp; themes.

Science

Piers Bizony's book has become the classic account of the making of Stanley Kubrick's seminal movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Hailed by Tom Hanks (in an unsolicited tribute) as "without question the best collection of not just information regarding the film, but also a chronicle of its inspiration", it has become the benchmark of writing about this cult movie. Piers Bizony interviewed many members of the team who created 2001, including Arthur C. Clarke, who co-wrote the screenplay (with Stanley Kubrick), The special effects supervisor, technical advisors, production designers, model-makers, effects technicians, and contractors. 2001: Filming the Future gives a fascinating view of the making of one of the most obsessively detailed productions ever. Now, on the eve of 2001, midnight on December 31, 2000, Warner Bros. will release worldwide a new print of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Filled with new material that came to light after first publication, the book includes interviews with actors Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, interviews with other actors, new material from effects supervisor Doug Trumbull, and additional illustrations to include newly discovered photographs of the main "Discovery" space model. Kubrick's career as a whole is summarized, with some notes about the last 10 years of his life. Sources and references are updated and relevant approved websites are listed to make this the ultimate sourcebook on 2001.

2001: Filming the Future

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Aurum Pr Ltd

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