The High Frontier: Human Colonies in SpaceThis expanded third edition features a new preface, introduction, and collection of essays by space researchers. |
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Preface by Roger ONeill | 4 |
As You Read This Book | 8 |
Part One The Vision | 9 |
Copyright | |
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