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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Giant Anthology of thirty-nine highly entertaining and thought-provoking Sci-Fi stories. More from the lighter, laughing side than the dark-dungeoned depths; but they’re all here somewhere, from a satisfied smile; or shed a tear. Maybe a “Yes! Get in there”. Or catch your breath at the trials that some have to face. Tales of here and now, wondering what’s among us; or what awaits us amid the distant futures and far-strewn arms of the galaxy. The stories you’ve dreamed of; the people you crave to meet; or would love to be. The aliens who’ll make you shiver, or laugh. The huge...

N. K. Jemisin is one of the most powerful and acclaimed speculative fiction authors of our time. In the first collection of her evocative short fiction, Jemisin equally challenges and delights listeners with thought-provoking narratives of destruction, rebirth, and redemption.

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Would you venture to a parallel universe to reunite with someone you love? General Maada boldly leads his fleet to the universe ruled by the tyrannical Xenoakakies. There, he’s surprised to meet a few old friends as well as some new foes, including the Death Angel, the legendary enemy pilot who’s killed the general’s doppelganger. While Maada has been through his fair share of hopeless battles, this particular conflict is on another level altogether, even for him. The insects’ hold on this universe seems unshakable, and their fleet dwarfs the general’s in both numbers and power by...

They dreamed of a new home. They woke to a nightmare. From the award-winning master of sci-fi Adrian Tchaikovsky, Children of Memory is the unmissable follow-up space opera to the highly acclaimed Children of Time and Children of Ruin. Continue the journey with Children of Strife. On Imir...

Cremsylon and his companions visited the center of the Imperium Empire. That provided an opportunity for Kreus, the first Krackus SADE, to contact the Imperium governor, an AI who controls the planet’s communications. It’s also the repository for the empire’s critical data. The visit to Imperium happens, not once, but twice. Each time, Kreus spends time perusing the governor’s records, invasions that the AI is incapable of stopping. These intrusions initiate an odd sequence of events.

A genocidal psychopath resurrects an ancient, powerful space fleet to dominate the Solar System. And the crew of the Sea Rover are humanity’s last hope... they just don’t know it yet. Captain Calin Aku and his crew specialize in smuggling across the new Martian colonies. It was a simple job with a paycheck, until they find themselves caught in the clandestine war of a secret advanced civilization hidden for a millennium. Can Calin and his crew transcend their roles as mere smugglers and outlaws to become true heroes? Corsair of Mars is the riveting second installment in a Solar System-...

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.

What will happen if the Akakies turn into the Klingons in a parallel universe? Armed with their unparalleled technological prowess, they embark on a relentless conquest, seizing control of their own galaxy and casting covetous eyes upon ours. In a shocking turn of events, the White Republic’s navy decimates the Federation’s forces in a devastating surprise attack. Now Jim and his friends must unite once more to kick out the invaders and liberate their worlds, but they have only a few thousand ships left. To make matters worse, they’re under a tight deadline, and time’s running out. ...

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, ...

Twenty-two of the brightest and darkest tales in the universe. The funniest and the most sobering stories in this world. Aspects and incidents on other worlds, and everywhere between them. - How could you forget where you left your spaceship? - The greater your ambition, the more suffering you put up with, right, Ky'at? - You're mining an asteroid, and something is stealing from the heaps of ore; trouble is, it's very fast, jumpy, and ship-sized. - The planet has been totally neglected by its previous owner; do you really want to take it on? - The vast colony globe overshot on arrival. Now ...

Genesis tells the captivating story of humanity's bold venture to make the Moon a livable and self-sustaining habitat. The novel follows the journey of Jar Morgan, sent by his father, Stanley Morgan, the CEO of Maverick Exploration Corp, to claim the first mining rights on the Moon. However, the mission takes an unexpected turn when they discover the lunar ice is insufficient for commercial mining. Undeterred, the expedition decides to become the Moon's first settlers. Tragedy strikes when Stanley suddenly dies, prompting Jar’s sisters, one a CPA and the other a lawyer, to leave behind ...

Hopefall by Anthony Crafts A ship appears in the sky. A shuttle lands on a suburban lawn. And one man holds the key to Earth’s last chance. Twenty years ago, Jonathon Wills was abducted by aliens—and forgotten by the world. Now, the galactic royal family he once saved has returned with a message: Earth is dying. You can leave. But no one else can come. Refusing to abandon humanity, Jonathon chooses to stay. But as the planet hurtles toward collapse—war, famine, chaos—the mysterious mothership above Idaho becomes a symbol of both fear and possibility. Governments demand the ship. The...

Calin Aku, a cybernetic-armed outlaw and smuggler, becomes humanity’s last hope against a Lunar catastrophe. When he takes on a captivating new client, his journey propels him and his crew beyond their criminal identities. A surprising alliance with a covert government agent unveils an ancient secret, an advanced civilization that had concealed itself throughout history. But now, they need Calin's help. In a high-stakes race against time, armed with only his blaster, an old spaceship, and his wits, Calin must prevent the Moon's total destruction and save its inhabitants. , the inaugural ...