<p><b>Take a fascinating and provocative look at space exploration</b></p><p>Amid a century devastated by war, space exploration was perhaps mankind’s greatest achievement of the twentieth century. In <i>Space Exploration: All That Matters</i>, David Ashford looks back at the story of space exploration, identifying the factors that were a driving force behind the eye-catching programs of the cold war, and showing how now new driving forces are needed. Using his own extensive experience practitioner and researcher of space exploration, Ashford then outlines a new, realistic roadmap for achieving the new space age soon and at an affordable cost.</p><p>Inside you will find:><ul><li>A 100 Ideas section that offers original and inspirational ideas to help readers explore the subject in more depth<li>Weblinks and QR codes throughout the text, linking to videos from the author, or more detailed audio explanations<li>Helpful text boxes around key concepts that make navigating through the material a snap</ul>