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Outposts on the Frontier reveals how the Soviets and the Americans combined strengths to build space stations over the past 50 years. At the heart of these scientific advances are people of both greatness and modesty. Jay Chladek documents the historical tapestry of the people, the early attempts at space station programs, and how astronauts and engineers have contributed to and shaped the ISS in surprising ways.

Through a series of personal journeys, Dan Richards explores the appeal of far-flung outposts in mountains, tundra, forests, oceans and deserts. Following a route from the Cairngorms of Scotland to the fire-watch lookouts of Washington State; from Iceland's 'Houses of Joy' to the Utah desert; frozen ghost towns in Svalbard to shrines in Japan; Roald Dahl's writing hut to a lighthouse in the North Atlantic, Richards explores landscapes which have inspired writers, artists and musicians....

News, politics, history and interviews with objective analysis and a sense of humor. Questions, concerns, compliments, complaints, jokes, and snide remarks always welcome: Comments@FederalistOutpost.com

A podcast about space sustainablity, space policy, and various other space industry topics! If you are a space enthusiast or someone just generally interested in what is going on in the space industry, then this is for you! We focus on how to advance into space the right way and in a way which is sustainable and lays a solid foundation for future generations.