The High Frontier: Gerard O’Neill’s Space Utopia
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Gerard O'Neill's Space Vision
This chapter recounts Gerard O'Neill's pivotal visit to Washington in 1975, where he advocated for government investment in space colonization through his concept of Island One. Despite some initial support, his funding requests were denied, prompting him to establish the L5 Society for grassroots advocacy. The narrative captures the fervor for space exploration amidst the socio-political challenges of the time, reflecting on both public enthusiasm and the disillusionment that followed.
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