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stonetools · 04-02-2012, 03:57 PM

I agree that both Red Mars and inherit the Stars are good- Ive read them.

I've also read non-fiction like Jerry Pournelle's "The Endless Fronttier" and stuff by Harry Stine. Has there been anything good since then?
I'm ghetting the impression that humanity is unlikely to move out into space because stuff likeO'Neill colonies, space industries and solar powersats aren't economically viable.
Has there been anything further on ideas aboput getting into space? Im looking for both fiction and nonfic.

04-02-2012, 03:57 PM	#4
stonetools Wizard Posts: 2,016 Karma: 2838487 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Ipad, IPhone	I agree that both Red Mars and inherit the Stars are good- Ive read them. I've also read non-fiction like Jerry Pournelle's "The Endless Fronttier" and stuff by Harry Stine. Has there been anything good since then? I'm ghetting the impression that humanity is unlikely to move out into space because stuff likeO'Neill colonies, space industries and solar powersats aren't economically viable. Has there been anything further on ideas aboput getting into space? Im looking for both fiction and nonfic.