Beyond : our future in space / Chris Impey.
A report on humanity's imminent potential for living in space covers topics ranging from China's 2020 space station and the colonization of Mars to space-elevator innovations and the mapping of Earth-like exo-planets.
Record details
- ISBN: 0393239306
- ISBN: 9780393239300
- Physical Description: xii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : W.W. Norton & Company, [2015]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-294) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prelude. Dreaming of beyond ; Rockets and bombs ; Send in the robots -- Present. Revolution is coming ; Meet the entrepreneurs ; Beyond the horizon ; A plethora of planets -- Future. The next space race ; Our next home ; Remote sensing ; Living off-Earth -- Beyond. Journey to the stars ; Cosmic companionship ; A universe made for us. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Astronautics > Forecasting > Popular works. Astronautics > History > Popular works. Manned space flight > Popular works. Outer space > Exploration > Popular works. |
Available copies
- 15 of 16 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 629.40112 IMP (Text) | 33114017660846 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
