When the Heavens Went on Sale

"When the Heavens Went on Sale" by Ashlee Vance explores the rise of private companies shaping the new space economy, starting with SpaceX's Falcon 1 launch. Vance chronicles the efforts of Astra, Firefly, Planet Labs, and Rocket Lab to revolutionize rocket and satellite launches, revealing the vibrant chaos and ambition driving this unprecedented era in aerospace.