The Passenger: Space

Autor*innen

• Edoardo Massa

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• 192 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Poesie

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In the 1960s, the superpower rivalry propelled humanity into space, marking a new chapter in our existence. The moon was visited by twelve men between 1969 and 1972, but since then, no one has returned. The space race revealed itself as a political contest between national narratives. However, space agencies have remained active since the 1970s, transitioning from human missions to utilizing probes and robots for exploration, which are more cost-effective. This shift has allowed science to flourish, albeit at the cost of government funding, leading to increased reliance on private companies for space endeavors. A new generation of ambitious entrepreneurs is now eager to return humans to space permanently. The race has resumed, with different players and rules in an increasingly multipolar world. For those on Earth, space exploration also offers a spiritual dimension, as science seeks answers to profound questions about the universe, solar system formation, and the origins of life. While colonizing Mars may not resolve humanity's challenges, the allure of space—whether through Elon Musk's tweets or images from NASA rovers—holds the promise of uniting us to create a shared future for all.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback