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Test gods : Virgin Galactic and the making of a modern astronaut

Nicholas Schmidle, Author | New York : Henry Holt and Co. | 2021

In the spirit of The Right Stuff, updated for the 21st century,Test Gods is an epic story about extreme bravery and sacrifice, about the thin line between lunacy and genius. Most of all, it is a story about the pursuit of meaning in our lives--a[...]

Commercialization of the ISS beyond 2024

Evon Koprowski, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

This report details NASA’s motivations, shows how the Russian Mir space station achieved their commercialization goals, and focuses on three key areas that will help contribute to commercial success: these being space tourism, filming in space, [...]

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The new frontiers of space : economic implications, security issues and evolving scenarios

Stefania Paladini, Author | New York : Palgrave Macmillan | 2019

There are few industries in today's world as dynamic and dramatically changing as the space sector, with new ventures and initiatives being announced on a daily basis. As well as emerging countries improving their launching and manufacturing cap[...]

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The new frontiers of space : economic implications, security issues and evolving scenarios

Stefania Paladini, Author | New York : Palgrave Macmillan | 2019

There are few industries in today's world as dynamic and dramatically changing as the space sector, with new ventures and initiatives being announced on a daily basis. As well as emerging countries improving their launching and manufacturing cap[...]

Space tourism : the elusive dream /

Erik Cohen, Editor ; Sam Spector, Editor | [S.l.] : Emerald Publishing Limited | Tourism social science series | 2019

This is the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary work on the emergent phenomenon of space tourism. Leading specialists from a range of fields cover a wide spectrum of topics including the space history and technology underpinning current devel[...]

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How to make a spaceship : a band of renegades, an epic race, and the birth of private space flight /

Julian Guthrie, Author | New York : Penguin Press | 2016

"When NASA began winding down its manned missions, Peter Diamandis realized that his lifelong dream of space travel needed a fresh trajectory. If the government wouldn't send him, he'd create an industry that could. His inspiration came from an [...]

Commercial space exploration : [ethics, policy and governance] /

Jai Galliott, Author | Surrey, England : Ashgate | Emerging technologies, ethics and international affairs. | 2015

We must understand that with the possibility of commercial space travel on our horizon, it comes with a number of significant practical and moral challenges. This volume provides a comprehensive and unifying analysis concerning the rise of priva[...]

Commercial space exploration : [ethics, policy and governance] /

Jai Galliott, Author | Surrey, England : Ashgate | Emerging technologies, ethics and international affairs. | 2015

We must understand that with the possibility of commercial space travel on our horizon, it comes with a number of significant practical and moral challenges. This volume provides a comprehensive and unifying analysis concerning the rise of priva[...]

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Elon Musk : Tesla, SpaceX, and the quest for a fantastic future

Ashlee Vance, Author | New York : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers | 2015

Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, sold one of his internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the genius's life and work, from his tumultuous upbr[...]

Textbook of space tourism

Robert A. Goehlich, Author | Berlin : epubli | 2015

Virgin galactic : the first ten years

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Thirty years ago when Sir Richard Branson called up Boeing and asked if they had a spare 747, few would have predicted the brash entrepreneur would so radically transform the placid business of air travel. But today, Branson flies airlines o[...]

Virgin galactic : the first ten years

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Thirty years ago when Sir Richard Branson called up Boeing and asked if they had a spare 747, few would have predicted the brash entrepreneur would so radically transform the placid business of air travel. But today, Branson flies airlines on si[...]

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Tourists in space : a practical guide

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2014

Forget Hawaii or the Mediterranean. Soon {u2013} very soon {u2013} you{u2019}ll be able to add a much more exotic stamp to your passport: space. How will you get there, what will the trip be like, and how much training will you need? All you nee[...]

Astronauts for hire : the emergence of a commercial astronaut corps

Erik Seedhouse, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2012

The spaceflight industry is being revolutioniwed. It is no longer the sole preserve of professional astronauts working on government-funded manned spaceflight programs. As private companies are being encouraged to build and operate launch vehicl[...]

Commercial spaceflight : assessments, challenges and trends /

Nathaniel J. Clements, Editor ; Edison G. Hahn, Editor | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | Space science, exploration and policies | 2012

This book examines the commercial spaceflight industry with a focus on space tourism and commercial space transportation of NASA crews and cargo.

Personal Insurance Aspects of Sub-orbital Space Tourism

Robert Frize, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2012

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SpaceX : making commercial spaceflight a reality /

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2012

2012 - the year when the first ever privately-developed spacecraft visited the International Space Station. This is the story of how one company is transforming commercial space flight. It describes the extraordinary feats of engineering and hum[...]

SpaceX : making commercial spaceflight a reality /

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2012

2012 - the year when the first ever privately-developed spacecraft visited the International Space Station. This is the story of how one company is transforming commercial space flight. It describes the extraordinary feats of engineering and hum[...]

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KAIROS : a bird orbiting planet earth

Emanuel Dimas de Melo Pimenta, Author | [S.l.] : Dimas de Melo Pimenta, Emanuel | 2011

Realizing tomorrow : the path to private spaceflight /

Chris Dubbs, Author ; Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Author | [S.l.] : University of Nebraska Press | Outward odyssey : a people's history of spaceflight | 2011

Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the quest to develop a private space program by individuals and commercial enterprises in America and Russia

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Realizing tomorrow : the path to private spaceflight

Chris Dubbs, Author ; Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Author | [S.l.] : University of Nebraska Press | Outward odyssey : a people's history of spaceflight | 2011

Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the quest to develop a private space program by individuals and commercial enterprises in America and Russia.

Embarquer dès demain pour l'espace : le vol suborbital touristique /

Frank Lehot, Author ; Jacques Villain, Author of introduction, etc. | Paris (France) : Vuibert | 2010

Space commerce : the inside story by the people who are making it happen

Langdon Morris, Editor ; Kenneth J. Cox, Editor ; International Space University, Editor | North Charleston (United States) : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Aerospace Technology Working Group | 2010

Space tourists

Christian Frei, Author | [S.l.] : Warner Home Video | 2010

Turning dust to gold : building a future on the Moon and Mars

Haym Benaroya | New York, NY : Springer | 2010

The book is a journey in our potential future: it discusses the planning and building of capabilities for manned space flight and settlement, describes the evolution of humanity on the moon, Mars and beyond and shows that scientific and engineer[...]