America's space program is at a turning point. After decades of global
primacy, NASA has ended the space-shuttle program, cutting off its
access to space. No astronauts will be launched in an American craft,
from American soil, until the 2020s, and NASA may soon find itself
eclipsed by other countries' space programs.
With his signature wit and thought-provoking insights, Neil deGrasse
Tyson--one of our foremost thinkers on all things space--illuminates the
past, present, and future of space exploration and brilliantly reminds
us why NASA matters now as much as ever. As Tyson reveals, exploring the
space frontier can profoundly enrich many aspects of our daily lives,
from education systems and the economy to national security and morale.
For America to maintain its status as a global leader and a
technological innovator, he explains, we must regain our enthusiasm and
curiosity about what lies beyond our world.
Provocative, humorous, and wonderfully readable, Space Chronicles
represents the best of Tyson's recent commentary, including a must-read
prologue on NASA and partisan politics. Reflecting on topics that range
from scientific literacy to space-travel missteps, Tyson gives us an
urgent, clear-eyed, and ultimately inspiring vision for the future.
