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"Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most countries' GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years. This isn't science fiction-it's reality. Humans are venturing up and out, and we're taking our competitive spirit with us. Soon, what happens in space will shape human history as much the mountains, rivers, and seas have impacted civilizations around the world. It's no coincidence that Russia, China, and the USA are leading the way. The next fifty years will change the face of global politics and the world order as we know it. In this gripping work, bestselling author Tim Marshall navigates the new geopolitical landscape to show how we got here and where we're heading. Extensively researched and drawing on the latest information from intelligence, government, and civilian institutions, this book provides a detailed, clear account of the new space race, the power rivalries, and how technology, economics, and war have a ripple effect on everyone across the globe. Written with all the insight and wit that have made Marshall one of the world's most popular and trusted writer on geopolitics, The Future of Geography is an essential read about global power, politics, and the future of humanity"--Provided by publisher.

The author shares four entrepreneurs' stories and their quest to industrialize space travel and end the government'smonopoly on the cosmos.

Describes how private businesses are transforming the future of space travel and exploration.

"A . . . business narrative about the new 'race for space,' focusing on Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the other major players and corporations who are all . . . competing to either colonize the moon, send civilians into space, or be the first to land a space ship (or human being) on the surface of Mars"--OCLC.

Learn about the field of personal space travel and find out how everyday people might soon be able to travel to Mars.

"Take a trip into orbit with . . . information on space tourism. With a STEM-focused sidebars, . . . photos, and . . . facts, this book enables readers to explore the . . . space tourism industry--no astronaut training needed!"--Provided by publisher.

From the age of eight, Peter Diamandis' goal was to get to space, and what follows is his journey towards privatized space flights in order to realize this dream.

The author shares four entrepreneurs' stories and their quest to industrialize space travel and end the government's monopoly on the cosmos.

"This book examines what planets in our solar system offer the potential for space exploration and possible habitation, and what space travel looks like presently and in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Examines what planets in our solar system offer the potential for space exploration and possible habitation, and what space travel looks like presently and in the future.