Describes present-day rockets and spacecraft, explaining the limits on their speed and uses in space exploration, proposed interstellar spacecraft, and which stars would be likely destinations of future travel.
After centuries of decadence and stagnation in human society, a few seed ships carrying human embryos, supplies, teaching robots, and one man, Jason Worthing, are sent out to find a new world for a rebirth of humanity.
Describes how stars form, why they shine, the difference between cool and hot stars, the formation of planets, and the process of designing a rocket to reach the stars.
Discusses the scientific developments and theoretical concerns that have led to current achievements in space exploration and will be necessary for future space travel.
