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Les Johnson takes you on a thrilling tour of the physics and technologies that may enable us to reach the stars. He discusses the latest exoplanet discoveries, promising interstellar missions on the not-so-distant horizon, and exciting new developments in space propulsion, power, robotics, communications, and more. But interstellar travel will not be easy, and it is not for the faint of heart. Johnson describes the harsh and forbidding expanse of space that awaits us, and he addresses the daunting challenges—both human and technological—that we will need to overcome in order to realize tomorrow's possibilities.
A Traveler's Guide to the Stars is your passport to the next great frontier of human discovery, providing a rare inside look at the remarkable breakthroughs in science and technology that will help tomorrow's space travelers chart a course for the stars.
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Release date
October 11, 2022 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9798765068052
- File size: 188060 KB
- Duration: 06:31:47
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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Narrator Michael Page sounds like an enthusiastic scientist in this examination of the technology that will be necessary for future interstellar travel. Page's voice has ease and fluidity as he delivers this highly complex material. His smooth style helps listeners feel comfortable with challenging topics like fusion propulsion, robotics, nuclear fission, and the cosmos itself. In addition to describing technology that points to the likelihood of celestial travel becoming a reality, Page presents the hurdles that need to be overcome, as well as the ethical and existential questions that need to be answered. This stirring listen will spark the imaginations of stargazers and scientists alike. M.F. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
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