Previously available in Kindle format only, Launching Into
Commercial Space chronicles the dawn of a fast-moving commercial
space age in which initiative from the private sector is launching
innovation into tomorrow. With the door closed on the Space
Shuttle-era, the revolutionary commercial ""Space Billionaires"" of
the 21st century are opening a new door. This is the story of the
pioneers and private companies around the globe currently
developing new spacecraft, planning futuristic spaceports, and
seeking to offer a range of ""space travel"" services for all.
Features the history, accomplishments, and future endeavors of:
Paul Allen, Stratolaunch Systems, Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin, Robert
Bigelow, Bigelow Aerospace, Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Galactic,
John Carmack, Armadillo Aerospace, Elon Musk, Space X. Focuses on
the companies expanding their commercial space activities,
including: Alliant ATK, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman,
Orbital Sciences Corporation, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Space X,
Stratolauncher, Virgin Galactic.
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