Terraforming is the process of modifying a planet, moon, or other body to a more habitable atmosphere, temperature, or ecology. The idea of terraforming or colonizing other planets has recently become a topic of intense scientific interest and public debate. Geoengineering and terraforming, at their core, have the same goal: to enhance or revive the ability of a specific environment to support human life, society, and industry.
New Worlds: Colonizing Planets, Moons and Beyond examines extra-terrestrial colonization plans with a critical eye. The ten chapters of the book provide a detailed review of the demographic and economic reasons behind this space imperative, technical and ecological solutions to improve the settlement of our own planet, enhancements of our current space industry. The book also covers interesting topics such as the terraformation of Mars, the moon, and other planets like Venus, colonizing the outer solar system (and beyond), and the ethical considerations in favor of space expansion. This simple, yet informative treatise is an essential read for anyone interested in the subject of space colonization.
Author(s): Dan Răzvan Popoviciu
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 258
City: Singapore
Cover
Title
Copyright
End User License Agreement
Contents
Preface
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Crisis
1.1. A BIT OF DEMOGRAPHY
1.2. Resource Management
1.3. Frontier Spirit
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Colonizing Earth
2.1. SETTLING LANDMASSES
2.2. DEEP BELOW
2.3. WALKING ON WATER
2.4. THE REALM OF THE ABYSS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Baby Steps
3.1. BREAKING OUT OF THE EGGSHELL BREAKING OUT OF THE EGGSHELL
3.2. Mines of the Future
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
The Red Planet
4.1. THE MAKING OF EARTH
4.2. THE MAKING OF HEAVENS
4.3. MAINTENANCE WORKS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
New Stars are Born
5.1. IGNITING THE GIANTS
5.2. FIVE SISTERS
5.3. HOW TO SPIN A PLANET?
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Close Neighborhood
6.1. GREEN MOON
6.2. THE LITTLE MESSENGER
6.3. PEBBLES IN THE SKY
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
A World of Fire
7.1. HOW TO GET RID OF AN ATMOSPHERE?
7.2. BABEL
7.3. PARADISE
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
The Edges of the System
8.1. A KEY DECISION
8.2. HOW TO MOVE A PLANET?
8.3. SOL B?
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Beyond Edges
[9.1. Faster Than Thought]
9.1. Faster Than Thought
9.2. A Plurality of Worlds
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Ethical Issues
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Subject Index
