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The Long Space Age
The Economic Origins of Space Exploration
Book • 2017
The Long Space Age examines the economic history of American space exploration, arguing that private sector involvement is not a new phenomenon but a continuation of historical trends.
It traces the development from early 19th-century observatories to modern companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin.
The book challenges the dominant narrative that space exploration is primarily a governmental activity, highlighting the significant role of private funding throughout history.
It traces the development from early 19th-century observatories to modern companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin.
The book challenges the dominant narrative that space exploration is primarily a governmental activity, highlighting the significant role of private funding throughout history.
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Zach Weinersmith
#187 – Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a "space bastard"
