Settling the Solar System

Settling the Solar System is a compilation of material from my first four books. It delves into mining the Moon, Mars and asteroids for resources, bootstrapping industry in space, spaceships, chemistry and more. It looks at the challenges of using space resources to build surface bases, settlements in orbit, and solar power satellites. Space tourism is also examined. There is enough detail for engineers without going over the heads of non-technical people. This volume should inform readers and stimulate their imaginations. It does not contain all the answers. It is only a beginning. The real solutions will come from future generations of engineers, scientists, and technicians. Hopefully, readers will be energized and go on journeys of discovery that lead to the settlement of outer space.