Destination Space: Why Humanity's Future Must Be Among the Stars

Humanity is on the brink of the next golden age of space exploration - yet few understand what this really means for our future. Destination Space is your guide to understanding that future. Framing immensely complex topics in a way that is easy and accessible for all, Destination Space helps the average space enthusiast become conversational in the language of the cosmos. In this book, you will learn: * How to refute common objections to space exploration and demonstrate to others the importance of the missions of tomorrow* What instincts are propelling humanity to the stars, why we must explore space now, and what missions will take us there* How space exploration is poised to revolutionize in the coming decades, how these innovations will yield innumerable benefits to life on Earth, and how the financing of space is largely misunderstood* How the role of science fiction shapes the narrative around space and how some of the technologies from our favorite science fiction films may not be as far from reality as you think* What a Martian colony may look like in our lifetime and what other destinations humanity may one day call homeDestination Space is a space enthusiast's manual, teaching them how to frame the rationale for a future in space in a way that is exciting and accessible for all. In doing so, readers will help to generate excitement for space exploration, ensuring that the missions of tomorrow - missions that are critical to the longevity of our species - leave the drawing board and launch into the stars. Our quest to become a multi-planetary species is not just an ambitious goal, but a necessary one. And we all have a part to play. Destination Space will show you yours.