Résultats pour "Orbital" dans Exploration spatiale

À l'intérieur de la Station spatiale internationale, chacun des six astronautes s'affaire à sa tâche, traversé par des interrogations existentielles. Certains s'inquiètent du sort de leur mariage, l'un rêve d'emmener sa fille dans l'espace tandis qu'une autre fait le deuil de sa mère. Si loin et si proches de la Terre, les astronautes n'ont jamais autant eu l'impression d'en faire partie, mais aussi d'en être les gardiens. Le temps s'écoule au rythme des orbites autour de la Terre, qui tient le rôle principal de ce roman contemplatif, mélancolique et à l'humour délicat.

In the near future, as humanity grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, a groundbreaking project offers a glimmer of hope. Orbital Ascender takes listeners on a thrilling journey into the heart of a revolutionary endeavor: the World’s first Orbital Magnetic Ascender.

In the not-so-distant future, where humanity's reach extends into the cosmos and the sky is littered with satellites, space stations, and the beginnings of lunar colonies, the Space Traffic Control Unit (STCU) stands as the unsung guardian of Earth's orbital lanes. Captain Alex Mercer, a seasoned air traffic controller turned space traffic commander, leads his team with a mix of military precision and a deep understanding of the celestial dance above.

Jake tries hard, but spying is a tough job. When a botched pickup and a drunken indiscretion drop him in jail, he's sent to serve his sentence in the Milita. His new commander wants Jake's next tour to be out an airlock without a suit. At least his fellow conscript is friendly, and has a sexy single sister! But an accidental shooting and a boarding by his old friend Nadine complicate his life. Now the girls don't trust him, Mr. Dashi won't answer his calls, and there are armed ships chasing him through the rings. Is he in trouble? Or was this Dashi's plan all along?