When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach

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Ashlee Vance provides an inside look at the chaotic, high-stakes world of the private space race. Moving beyond famous billionaires, he follows four underdog companies striving to dominate low Earth orbit. This account captures the grit of engineers and entrepreneurs working in a sector once reserved for superpowers. It explores how cheap, frequent launches are turning the stars into a commercial…

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