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.

The war for Earth is just the opening act. The Xortaag armada has never lost a war. Now their ships blot out Earth’s sky, and our last line of defense is four people who should absolutely not be in charge of saving the world: A movie-quoting pilot with a death wish. A stuntwoman who treats danger like a hobby. A silent assassin with a body count, not a personality. And a paranoid cosmic spymaster who trusts no one. Their fight starts in Earth’s orbit… then tears through wormholes, broken timelines, and clashing alternate universes. Every choice echoes across multiple Earths in the ...

When a catastrophic disaster cripples the International Space Station, the balance of power shatters overnight. The United States and China race to seize control of orbit—because whoever dominates space controls the future of humanity. But the disaster wasn’t an accident. As governments mobilize and private space companies push dangerous new technology to the brink, a smoldering conspiracy for world domination ignites a war no one can stop.

A galaxy-conquering alien armada… …has just knocked on Earth’s door, and it did not come bearing cookies. An unstoppable fleet is busy steamrolling its way across the cosmos, one planet at a time, and humanity is next on the menu. Standing between them and total universal doom is the least likely Avengers lineup ever assembled: a rule-breaking starfighter ace, a stuntwoman who treats gravity like a polite suggestion, a super-assassin with more ways to kill you than you have bones, and a wisecracking alien prankster who thinks reality is his personal toy box. Their job? Protecting not ...

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 ...

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 ...

As tensions between East and West erupt into open conflict on Earth, the race to control space accelerates. Military alliances harden, fleets mobilize, and governments struggle to contain a crisis that is spreading from the oceans and skies into low Earth orbit. But the true prize is no longer territory on Earth. It is the growing network of stations, habitats, manufacturing systems, and launch infrastructure taking shape above the planet.

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...

The greatest adventure in human history has already begun. From the Cold War battle that launched Sputnik and sent astronauts to the Moon to today’s race toward Mars, From Sputnik to Mars: Humanity’s New Space Race tells the thrilling story of humanity’s quest to conquer space — and what comes next. This sweeping and accessible book takes readers inside the dramatic rise of the Space Age: the rocket scientists who changed history, the political rivalries that fueled the Moon race, the triumph of Apollo 11, and the technological revolutions that transformed science fiction into ...

As the place where aircraft launch into space, the Kennedy Space Center is truly where space exploration begins. In this first of a three-part series, you'll learn why the Kennedy Space Center continues to be one of the most impactful sites in aviation history. Everyone has heard of NASA, but you won't get the full picture unless you understand the significance of the Kennedy Space Center. This book covers the Kennedy Space Center's history, from its beginnings post-World War II to its involvement in current launches. Far from being a sideshow for NASA, it's an essential part of NASA's ...

A dead scientist. A breakthrough in propulsion. A race to Ganymede. A scientist claimed he had discovered a new form of propulsion—something that could change humanity’s future. Now he’s dead. The only proof lies on a remote research station on Ganymede. A small civilian crew takes the job to confirm it. They’re not soldiers. Not heroes. Just people with a ship fast enough to try. But they’re not the only ones moving. Other ships are already on the way—corporations, rivals, and players who don’t intend to share the discovery. To reach Ganymede first, the crew commits to a full...

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 to...

A new epic romantic, dystopian fantasy begins in Seek the Traitor's Son, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth. This program features multicast narration. Elegy Ahn did not ask for destiny to find her. She is happy with her life as a soldier. She spends her days fighting the...

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...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography and leading geopolitics expert comes an “insightful, hopeful, and endlessly fascinating” (Daily Express) book on today’s new space race and the geopolitics of space—including the increasingly tense power struggle...

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. ...

Are you ready to blast off into an adventure through our incredible solar system? 100 Fun Facts About the Solar System takes you on a thrilling journey across planets, moons, and stars, uncovering mind-blowing facts that will leave you in awe of the cosmos. From the scorching surface of Venus to the icy reaches of Neptune, this book brings the wonders of space right to your fingertips! Packed with fascinating and surprising information, this book introduces young readers to the wonders of our cosmic neighborhood, exploring everything from the mysterious rings of Saturn to the bustling ...

Book of the Year & Best Science Fiction Novel : PPI 2025 “I had given up hope. In this book, I found what I had previously encountered only in the works of the great American classics.” — Rh Wong, Science Fiction Author, ★★★★★ “It had been a long time since I’d found a book that kept me up at night. The last one to do that was The Three-Body Problem.” — Adrien, Amazon Reader, ★★★★★ “As a literary reviewer for more than ten years and a juror for several awards, I can say that Uluru ranks among the year’s finest publications in the genre.” — ...

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...

It has been waiting through the ages. Now it's time . . . A scout ship discovers a human outpost lying derelict in space – and a planet better left unexplored. Thousands of years ago, Earth’s terraforming program took to the stars. On the world they called Nod, scientists discovered alien...