When the Heavens Went on Sale

The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach

Book • 2023

Mentioned by

Mentioned by

Ashlee Vance

in the introduction, describing

Peter Beck

's journey and Rocket Lab's success.

Mentioned by

Ashlee Vance

as his book about

Chris Kemp

and Astra Space.

Mentioned by

Mike Carruthers

as a book written by

Ashlee Vance

, exploring the privatization of space.

Mentioned by

Ashlee Vance

as the basis for the movie, "The Wild Wild Space," about the commercial space race.

Mentioned as a resource covering the early history of commercial space companies like Astra.

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