Space exploration / [compiled by Grey House Publishing].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

H.W. Wilson Company, compiler.

Grey House Publishing, Inc., compiler, publisher.

Series:

Reference shelf ; v. 97, no. 5.

Reference shelf ; volume 97, number 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Outer space--Exploration.

Outer space.

Astronautics.

Astronautics and civilization.

Manned space flight.

Space biology.

Space industrialization.

Physical Description:

xiii, 204 pages : color illustrations, color charts ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

[Ipswich, Massachusetts] : H.W. Wilson, a division of EBSCO Information Services, Inc. ; Amenia, New York : Grey House Publishing, [2025].

Summary:

"From Yuri Gagarin's 1961 journey to outer space, which marked the first time a human had ever ventured outside of Earth's atmosphere, to the modern-day privatization of space and the growing space tourism industry, the topic of space exploration has prompted both excitement and debate in the public sphere for decades. The Reference Shelf: Space Exploration looks at a variety of relevant topics including the psychological hazards of spaceflight, the costs and benefits of space exploration, mining in space, space tourism, AI in space exploration, and more. This volume begins with a preface, outlining the history of space travel and exploring the variety of issues that have surfaced as space-related technology has progressed over the years. The preface also provides introductory information regarding the future of space exploration and modern debates surrounding this exciting topic"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Why explore space?. The value of space

Why go to space? / NASA, 2022

Astronomers detect a possible signature of life on a distant planet / Carl Zimmer, The New York Times, April 16, 2025

Understanding the psychological hazards of spaceflight on the Space Station / NASA, 2022

Taking Aristotle to the moon and beyond / G. Ryan Faith, Issues in Science and Technology, Spring 2024

Space exploration is not a luxury, it's a necessity / Daniel Fillion, The Conversation, April 15, 2024

Is it worth it? : the costs and benefits of space exploration / Matthew S. Williams, Interesting Engineering, May 29, 2025

Earth from space. The impact of space science

Space station leads to breakthroughs in human health on Earth / NASA, 2022

Space technology has a profound effect on our daily lives, says this expert : here's how / Emma Charlton, World Economic Forum, September 27, 2024

Humans have big plans for mining in space

but there are many things holding us back / Michael Dello-Iacovo and Serkan Saydam, The Conversation, May 15, 2022

Microbiology in microgravity / NASA, 2022

How space law aims to regulate "space junk" and protect Earth / Addison Dunlap, NYU News, March 31, 2025

Private and Commercial Space Exploration. Partnerships and competition

Space tourism's slow ascent / Brinley Hineman, Travel Weekly, June 9, 2025

3D-printed rocket engines: the technology driving the private sector space race / Oliver Hitchens, The Conversation, September 17, 2021

Duffy to announce nuclear reactor on the moon / Sam Skove, Politico, August 4, 2025

"Democratizing space" is more than just adding new players

it comes with questions around sustainability and sovereignty / Timiebi Aganaba, Adam Fish, Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles, and Tony Milligan, The Conversation, July 21, 2025

The California Coastal Commission's fight with Elon Musk's SpaceX is back on / Alex Nieves, Politico, August 5, 2025

Americans' views of space : U.S. role, NASA priorities, and impact of private companies / Brian Kennedy and Alec Tyson, Pew Research Center, July 20, 2023

Virgin Galactic's president explains how VSS Unity is now flying frequently / Eric Berger, Ars Technica, August 29, 2023

It's increasingly unlikely that humans will fly around the moon next year / Eric Berger, Ars Technica, October 17, 2024

Space in Popular Culture. Fantastic fantasies and prescient predictions

AI in space : exploration, research, and innovation / James Barney, American Public University, December 31, 2024

A self-declared space nation called Asgardia is planning a fully functioning space economy and wants help from Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos / Martin Coulter, Business Insider, November 23, 2019

Is there a place for spirituality in space science? / Adam Shapiro, Undark, January 27, 2022

Space nation issues declaration of independence / Clive Simpson, Room: Space Journal of Asgardia, August 16, 2024

The uber-optimistic history and prolonged future of space tourism : Popular Science predicted luxury space vacations by 2007 / Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, November 1, 2024

"Who gets to leave the Earth?" / Sam Skove, Politico, April 24, 2025

To Mars and beyond. Martians and exoplanets

So you want to be a space farmer... / NASA, 2022

Space tech : experts name 12 transformative technologies reshaping our cosmic future / Kaiser Kuo, World Economic Forum, February 13, 2025

Can the human body endure a voyage to Mars? / Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, February 10, 2025

How a scientist and cartoonist envision living on the moon and Mars / Ramin Skibba, Wired, November 8, 2023

Technology tested in space is preparing us for the moon and Mars / NASA, 2022.

Notes:

"Exploring contemporary issues with selected primary & secondary sources"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798891793217

OCLC:

1492420112