Thom reviewed Colonies in Space by T.A. Heppenheimer
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5 stars
Everything I wrote in my review of [b:Beyond: Our Future in Space|22253730|Beyond Our Future in Space|Chris Impey|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1415581087s/22253730.jpg|41629757] applies to this book as well. Both have a positive, hopeful message. Both examine, chapter by chapter, the completely feasible future of mankind in space.
Colonies in Space was released in 1977, and written during the time of the first space shuttle launches. I found it enchanting as a youth, and find it just as interesting today. Power Satellites are a great solution to many of our current problems, and the whole process is well documented.
Illustrations are in greyscale and really don't bring out the beauty of some of those designs. Fortunately, the entire book and the color versions of the illustrations are online at www.nss.org/settlement/ColoniesInSpace/
Is it current? No. Are the ideas still feasible? Mostly yes, though probably costing more money. Humorously, one of the authors "expenses" of living in a …
Everything I wrote in my review of [b:Beyond: Our Future in Space|22253730|Beyond Our Future in Space|Chris Impey|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1415581087s/22253730.jpg|41629757] applies to this book as well. Both have a positive, hopeful message. Both examine, chapter by chapter, the completely feasible future of mankind in space.
Colonies in Space was released in 1977, and written during the time of the first space shuttle launches. I found it enchanting as a youth, and find it just as interesting today. Power Satellites are a great solution to many of our current problems, and the whole process is well documented.
Illustrations are in greyscale and really don't bring out the beauty of some of those designs. Fortunately, the entire book and the color versions of the illustrations are online at www.nss.org/settlement/ColoniesInSpace/
Is it current? No. Are the ideas still feasible? Mostly yes, though probably costing more money. Humorously, one of the authors "expenses" of living in a colony has been completely replaced - regular shipping of films and music.