Robert Zubrin Books

This updated 25th anniversary edition makes living in space seem more attainable, featuring the latest insights into Mars exploration and the push to send humans there. Mars has long been a source of fascination, once deemed unreachable. However, this perception is rapidly changing. The American rover Perseverance is set to land on Mars in February 2021, equipped with advanced scientific tools, including those designed to generate oxygen from the Martian atmosphere. It also carries a helicopter for aerial photography and a spectrometer that may uncover fossil evidence of ancient microbial life, suggesting that life may not be unique to Earth. Meanwhile, SpaceX is developing spacecraft in Texas to transport humans to Mars within this decade. Robert Zubrin, a leading space exploration expert, originally proposed a bold vision for Mars colonization twenty-five years ago. In this edition, he revisits that vision, highlighting the imminent possibility of human settlements on Mars as both government and private sectors race to achieve this goal. Zubrin advocates for a travel-light, live-off-the-land strategy, detailing how current technology can enable human missions, resource production, and eventual terraforming on Mars, laying the groundwork for sustainable life on a new world.

"A new space race has begun. But the rivals in this case are not superpowers but competing entrepreneurs. These daring pioneers are creating a revolution in spaceflight that promises to transform the near future. Astronautical engineer Robert Zubrin spells out the potential of these new developments in an engrossing narrative that is visionary yet grounded by a deep understanding of the practical challenges. Fueled by the combined expertise of the old aerospace industry and the talents of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, spaceflight is becoming cheaper. The new generation of space explorers has already achieved a major breakthrough by creating reusable rockets. Zubrin foresees more rapid innovation, including global travel from any point on Earth to another in an hour or less; orbital hotels; moon bases with incredible space observatories; human settlements on Mars, the asteroids, and the moons of the outer planets; and then, breaking all limits, pushing onward to the stars."--Publisher's website.

"Robert Zubrin is a true engineering genius like the heroic engineers of the past."-- Frederick Turner, American Enterprise Using nuts-and-bolts engineering and a unique grasp of human history, Robert Zubrin takes us to the not-very-distant future, when our global society will branch out into the universe. From the current-day prospect of lunar bases and Mars settlements to the outer reaches of other galaxies, Zubrin delivers the most important and forward-looking work on space and the true possibilities of human exploration since Carl Sagan's Cosmos. Sagan himself said of Zubrin's humans-to-Mars plan, " Bob Zubrin really, nearly alone, changed our thinking on this issue." With Entering Space , he takes us further, into the prospect of human expansion to the outer planets of our own solar system--and beyond.

A noted space expert explains the current revolution in spaceflight, highlighting its direction and necessity. A new space race is underway, not between superpowers but among innovative entrepreneurs. These pioneers are driving a transformation in spaceflight, promising to reshape the near future. Astronautical engineer Robert Zubrin details the potential of these advancements in a compelling narrative that balances visionary ideas with practical challenges. With the fusion of traditional aerospace expertise and Silicon Valley innovation, space travel is becoming more affordable. The new generation of space explorers has already made significant strides with reusable rockets. Zubrin anticipates rapid advancements, including global travel within an hour, orbital hotels, moon bases with advanced observatories, and human settlements on Mars and beyond. He illustrates how projects that seem like science fiction can become reality. More importantly, he argues for the necessity of these endeavors: to expand our understanding of the universe, to discover new frontiers, to utilize resources from other planets, to protect Earth from potential asteroid threats, to ensure humanity's future by venturing beyond our planet, and to counter the divisive belief that resources are limited.

The reader chooses the course of an adventure in which a crew of astronauts--the youngest to ever make the journey--sets off on a mission to Mars.

Written by a world-renowned nuclear and aerospace engineer, this book presents a compelling argument for the strategic use of nuclear energy and weapons. It challenges conventional wisdom about nuclear deterrence and explores the potential benefits of nuclear technology in addressing global challenges. The author draws on extensive expertise to discuss the implications of nuclear power for national security and environmental sustainability, making a case for re-evaluating its role in modern society.

Focusing on the future of space exploration, Robert Zubrin presents a compelling vision of a Martian civilization, drawing on the latest scientific advancements and research. As a leading authority on space and founder of the Mars Society, he outlines the potential for humanity to successfully colonize Mars, emphasizing the innovative technologies and strategies that will make this ambitious goal a reality. Through his insights, readers are invited to imagine the possibilities of life on another planet.

Czas kosmosu jest polskim wydaniem światowego bestsellera „The Case for Space” autorstwa Roberta Zubrina – inżyniera astronautyki, prezesa Pioneer Astronautics i prezydenta The Mars Society. Autor w ciekawej – narracyjnej – formie opisuje obecną rewolucję w lotach kosmicznych. Przedstawia potencjał ostatnich osiągnięć astronautyki, przewiduje innowacje i nowe kierunki badań. Coś, co kilkanaście lat temu wydawało się since-fiction, dzisiaj dzieje się na naszych oczach. Jest to związane chociażby z tym, że we współczesnym „wyścigu kosmicznym” rywalami nie są supermocarstwa, ale konkurujący ze sobą przedsiębiorcy. Zubrin ujawnia smaczki dotyczące budowy rakiet, ekonomiczne i osobowe kulisy prac nad pierwszymi komercyjnymi lotami w kosmos, przewiduje przyszłość astronautyki – wskazując, co naprawdę jest możliwe a co nie – pod kątem technologicznym. Cytując opinię redaktorów Forbes’a: W książce możemy podziwiać rzadko spotykaną wiedzę autora, obejmującą astronomię, inżynierię, ekonomię i politykę. Zubrin zagłębia się bezpośrednio w kwestie wydobycia zasobów księżycowych, wytwarzania energii, produkcji i transportu, które będą napędzać szybkie zasiedlenie „ósmego kontynentu Ziemi”.