Future Space Exploration

More than half a century after humans first walked on the Moon, exciting new space adventures are in the works. Thanks to major advances in rocketry, robotics, and other space technologies, humanity is on the verge of returning to the Moon, exploring Mars, building permanent orbiting space stations, expanding space tourism, and pushing the boundaries of exploration throughout the solar system and beyond. The Future of Space Exploration explores these exciting developments in 12 half-hour episodes, hosted by aerospace engineer and executive Dr. Ariel Ekblaw.

Over 1,600+ pages of pulse-pounding action, heart-wrenching drama, and enough snark to fuel a starship. They said saving twelve million lives would make him a hero. They were wrong. Captain Xander Hawk sacrificed everything to rescue a doomed transport—his career, his freedom, and any chance of seeing his wife and daughter again. His reward? Life imprisonment in the galaxy's worst hellhole, where the only thing worse than the inmates is the food. But when a ragtag crew of misfits, con artists, and battle-scarred warriors break him out, Hawk discovers his sacrifice was just the beginning. ...

Earth is next. The most feared armada in the galaxy has reached our doorstep. The Xortaag fleet—an empire of steel and annihilation—has crushed every world in its path. Now, their warships fill Earth’s skies. Humanity’s only hope? Four misfits who shouldn’t even be in the same room, let alone leading the planet’s last stand. A movie-quoting ace pilot with a death wish. A stuntwoman who laughs in the face of danger. A silent assassin with more kills than emotions. And a cosmic spymaster who trusts no one. Together, they must unite what’s left of humanity and stop an enemy ...

One ship. A crew of misfits. An empire that wants them vaporized. What could go wrong? Five Books. Over 2000 pages of pulse-pounding action, heart-wrenching drama, and enough snark to fuel a starship. Captain Xander Hawk sacrificed everything to rescue a doomed transport—his career, his freedom, and any chance of seeing his wife and daughter again. His reward? Life imprisonment in the galaxy's worst hellhole, where the only thing worse than the inmates is the food. But when a ragtag crew of misfits, con artists, and battle-scarred warriors break him out, Hawk discovers his sacrifice was ...

Book 1 in the series from new author Anthony Dean that has sold over 40,000 books in 2025! Amazon readers say: “This is an enthralling series, full of imaginative plot turns and big ideas, appealing characters, and good writing.” // “I’ve never read a story as unique as this one” // “These books are so well written, they are truly a joy to read.” // “Very addictive, sort of the "tune in next week to find out what happens" style of writing.” // “Definitely my favorite series.” // “A lovely fascinating story” // “Want to read something that's actually new and ...

The astonishing sequel to Children of Time, the award-winning novel of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Thousands of years ago, Earth's terraforming program took to the stars. On the world they called Nod, scientists discovered alien life -- but it was their mission to...

A formidable alien fleet is on the verge of subjugating the entire galaxy, and it’s up to a rag-tag team of unlikely heroes which includes an ace fighter pilot, a stuntwoman, a super-assassin, and an alien prankster to save not only humanity but also billions of other sentient beings. THE BOX SET INCLUDES THREE BESTSELLING SPACE OPERA BOOKS WITH OVER 1200 PAGES OF EPIC, NON-STOP ACTION—AND 1000 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS/RATINGS ACROSS AMAZON STORES AND GOODREADS! Jim, a wise-cracking, OCD-suffering fighter pilot, is about to propose to his girlfriend when his friend Kurt surprises them by ...

Beneath two skies, humanity stands at a crossroads. One sky is filled with prophecy—the thunder of sermons, the timelines of end-times teachers, the conviction that history is running out of time. The other sky is filled with rockets, telescopes, and scientific wonder—a universe expanding faster than we can imagine, waiting to be explored. For centuries, these skies have seemed to collide: faith warning that the world will soon end, science dreaming of the centuries and civilizations ahead. Many believers feel torn between prophecy and progress. Many skeptics assume Christianity fears ...

The modern classic of space opera that began with Children of Time continues in this extraordinary novel of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Earth failed. In a desperate bid to escape, the spaceship Enkidu and its captain, Heorest Holt, carried its precious human cargo...

Smugglers. Thieves. Pirates. The Sea Rover's crew embodies these defining qualities. Immerse yourself in a Science Fiction Adventure box set written by author C.P. MacDonald. Witness Captain Calin Aku's evolution from the most wanted outlaw on the Moon to an unexpected if reluctant hero. Job by job, paycheck by paycheck, he keeps flying. However, with a new client comes a cascade of adventure, forging unusual alliances and unraveling amazing mysteries. These revelations don't just alter the lives of Calin and his crew but also reshape humanity's future. Join Calin Aku and his crew as they ...

Fans of the bestselling The Crimson Deathbringer series know what to expect: Three epic space opera books, with over 1000 pages of thrilling space battles, deadly alien threats, and unforgettable characters. Add to that campy humor and enough twists and turns to put Alfred Hitchcock to shame, and you get the series’ second box set in all its glory. The box set includes: BOOK 4: THE SILVER TIMESHIP What will you sacrifice to save the entire universe? Following Jim’s audacious plan, Kurt and a team of Marines traveled to the future to destroy Voltex. However, in doing so, they ...

A near future fiction space exploration story of strength, fortitude and growth of the first woman and next man to walk on the moon, inspired by the astronauts of the 21st century. Mike and Sue prepare to make history for NASA on the Moon ... but is it the history they expected? A geologist with a passion for space, Mike Trellis enjoys carefree life. As a US Navy test pilot and young mother, Sue Bright dreams of being the first woman on Mars. Mike and Sue are new trainee astronauts for NASA as it prepares to return to the Moon after 50 years. Do they have the right stuff that their ...

This program includes original sound design. From science fiction visionary Annalee Newitz comes The Terraformers, a sweeping, uplifting, and illuminating exploration of the future. Destry's life is dedicated to terraforming Sask-E. As part of the Environmental Rescue Team, she cares for the...

The Horizon was built for the very edge of the unknown—a state-of-the-art exploration vessel tasked with uncovering the galaxy’s deepest secrets. When an enormous alien artifact begins transmitting across the void, Fleet Command sends Captain Elias Vance and his crew to investigate before rival powers can interfere. But Elias won’t face the mission alone. Also dispatched is the Dauntless, commanded by his husband, Captain Adrian Vance. Together, they must navigate dangerous territory, decipher the artifact’s purpose, and uncover the truth behind a signal that may be older than human...

Some inventions change the world. His ended it. When genius inventor Klatzo Arcah builds a working time machine, he thinks he’s created humanity’s greatest breakthrough. Minutes later, a sexy alien assassin shows up at his door, soldiers storm his lab, and worst of all, another version of himself appears from thin air. Now hunted across timelines, Klatzo must uncover why a fanatical alien race is bent on destroying the galaxy. But every jump through time fractures reality further, and every choice rewrites the universe. He wanted to master time. Instead, he may have murdered it. ...

From the internationally bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, comes this out-of-this-world series finale packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel, and forbidden Magic. Planet Earth, in case you do not know it, is a small, green little world, out on the end of a remote and...

The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. With breathtaking imagination and extraordinary storytelling, they have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. "Banks is a phenomenon." —William Gibson...

Lucas Trask had a beautiful bride, a powerful position, and a bright future. Yet now, he's a man obsessed with revenge, willing to cross the galaxy in search of the man who stole his happiness. The galaxy is a dangerous place, full of dangers, allies and enemies, civilizations and barbarians. As Trask pursues his quarry, he will discover new friends and foes, new planets and cultures, new challenges and opportunities. He will also find a new purpose: to build a civilization out of chaos, to create a new home for his people, and to forge a new destiny for himself.

A Never-Before-Told Story of Ambition, Innovation, and the Limits of Human Exploration What if humanity’s greatest leap into the cosmos was not to the Moon—but to Venus? In Beyond the Lunar Frontier, Gary Covella, Ph.D., unveils a gripping, untold narrative of the bold vision that could have reshaped space exploration forever. This is the story of a manned mission to Venus, a dream born in the heat of the Cold War, fueled by the audacious spirit of the Apollo era, and ultimately abandoned in the face of insurmountable challenges. The Vision That Almost Was In the 1960s, as NASA ...

How can a mere mortal fight actual gods? The Aax'ods, a race of immortal, omnipotent aliens who have been pulling the strings from behind the scenes for ions, have decided to crawl out of the shadows and rule the galaxy. Now Jim and his friends must face their ultimate challenge, a threat more perilous than anything they’ve ever faced before, but how can they defeat cosmic beings so powerful that they can destroy planets with snaps of their fingers? Jim is no stranger to defeating the odds: he’s already vanquished alien invaders, an enemy fleet coming from the future, an omnipotent AI, ...