Space Business

Billionaire entrepreneurs Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson have long trumpeted plans to make space travel a possibility for ordinary people, and those ideas are inching ever closer to reality. At the same time, other companies plan to mine the Moon for helium-3 and asteroids for precious metals. Popular-science writer Andrew May takes an entertaining, in-depth look at the triumphs and heroic failures of our quixotic quest to commercialize the final frontier.

Jacobson provides a comprehensive overview of the space industry, allowing everyone to understand the role space plays in our lives and how it will continue to transform the world. Over 100 industry experts and leaders share insights, presenting a 360-degree view of the wide-ranging space industry, its emerging opportunities, investment potential, and benefits.

A "pacy, smartly reported" (Financial Times) account of the historic quest to rekindle the human exploration and colonization of space led by two rival billionaires The Space Barons is the story of a group of billionaire entrepreneurs who are pouring their fortunes into the epic resurrection of...

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice · A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2025 · A People Best Book of November 2025 · An NPR Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2025 A revealing exploration of a quarter century of cultural stagnation, examining the commercial and technological...

The internet has revolutionized how individuals and businesses speak to each other, conduct business, and flourish. People used to go there to talk about their ideas, but today it's a place where people can live, companies can thrive, and opportunities come up faster than before. Things change rapidly, so it's not enough to be distinctive and grab notice every once in a while. Do it all the time.

The ability to “hold space” for yourself and for others has never been more urgent. Faced with global issues of climate change, political unrest, violence, and economic crises, more citizens of the world are experiencing disconnection, grief, and a deep sense of loneliness than at any other time. But, with the right tools, you and your circle can become part of the solution.

You Built an LLC. Now Build the Credit to Match. Is money tight? Time is limited? Personal credit at risk? Most small business owners can't afford a financial consultant or the months it takes to research complex credit systems on their own. You need a guide that's affordable, saves time, and builds your credit the right way — so as your business grows, your funding options grow with it.

Have you ever thought about starting a new business that doesn't require a lot of time, space, and investment? In this book, I want to tell you about this new business idea that can allow you to make a thousand dollars or more a week! Microgreens are a new category of vegetables that are harvested shortly after the first set of true leaves form. Some chefs in California have been using them since the mid-1980s, but the demand for microgreens has only recently grown exponentially. That's because microgreens are healthy foods that contain many more nutrients than plants harvested at an ...

In the autumn of 1988, in a New York City courtroom, two video game industry giants faced off: Magnavox laid claim to gaming's past, with an iron grip on patents that encompassed the very concept of video games; Nintendo, a rising creative and commercial superpower, was determined to claim...

✨ Unleash your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit with "The Beginner's Guide to Interior Design Business"! ✨ This comprehensive eBook is a must-read for anyone seeking to establish their own small space interior design business. With 36 in-depth chapters, "The Beginner's Guide to Interior Design Business" covers everything from niche selection and business planning to client relations and industry trends, making it the ultimate resource for budding designers. Transform your passion for interior design into a successful and fulfilling career with this groundbreaking guide. Learn how ...

Do you want to make money by serving people when they are at their happiest? If so, then starting your own event venue business can be a great idea! Think about it, people are always going to get married, have babies, and need to celebrate birthdays, graduations, and plenty of other events! This is why starting this business has a sea of opportunities. Your earning potential is high and your venue is mostly only going to get booked on the weekends! Here are some of the things you’ll learn in this book:

He kept the ship shipshape. They kept their eyes on the screen. For sixteen years, Max has been the Janitor of the Vigilant, a high-class starship where status is measured in digital footprints. Max doesn’t tweet, he doesn’t click, and he definitely doesn't "surf"—he simply knows every bolt and bulkhead of the ship he calls home. When a new, tech-obsessed Captain decides Max’s digital illiteracy is a fatal flaw, Max is cast out into the space docks with nothing but his severance and his dignity. But in a universe where everyone is too busy "clicking and surfing" to look out the ...

The financial advice profession is changing faster than at any point in the last twenty years. Consumer Duty, shifting client expectations, falling visibility and engagement on social media, rising costs and the arrival of AI are reshaping how advisers attract, serve and retain clients. For many, the traditional advice and planning model still works well – but largely for ideal clients who already fit the mould. But what about everyone else? The people who need guidance, education, clarity and reassurance long before they need regulated advice? And what about the huge number who still ...

In this perennial best seller, embraced by organizations and industries worldwide, globally preeminent management thinkers W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne challenge everything you thought you knew about the requirements for strategic success. Recognized as one of the most iconic and impactful strategy books ever written, Blue Ocean Strategy, now updated with fresh content from the authors, argues that cutthroat competition results in nothing but a bloody red ocean of rivals fighting over a shrinking profit pool.

One of The Economist’s Best Books of 2023 The secrets to successfully planning and delivering ambitious, complex projects on any scale—from home renovation to space exploration—by the world's leading expert on megaprojects. Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a...

Forming an LLC has many advantages. Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur, small business owner, freelancer, or side hustler, this guide will give you the confidence to manage your LLC like a pro—without hiring an expensive attorney or accountant.

Legitimate Ways to Make Money from Home in 2026 is the essential guide for anyone who wants to earn real income from home—without falling for scams, unrealistic promises, or confusing online advice. Whether you want a side income or a complete career shift, this book gives you the exact steps to start, stabilise, and grow your income using proven, legal, and sustainable methods. Inside, you’ll learn: • How to choose the right income stream for your skills • What taxes, permits, and legal structures you actually need (UK/US friendly) • How to avoid scams and unreliable “...

Travel to space and back with astronaut Chris Hadfield's enthralling bestseller as your eye-opening guide. "Hadfield proves himself to be not only a fierce explorer of the universe, but also a deeply thoughtful explorer of the human condition." —Maria Popova, Brain Pickings Colonel Chris...

Want to turn empty rooms, unused buildings, or underutilized spaces into consistent monthly income? How to Start an Event Space Business: Turn Empty Rooms into Cashflow is your complete guide to launching a profitable event venue—perfect for weddings, parties, pop-ups, workshops, and more.

A momentous look at the private companies building a revolutionary new economy in space, from the New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk In When the Heavens Went on Sale, Ashlee Vance illuminates our future and unveils the next big technology story of our time: welcome to the Wild West...