The Atlas of Space Rocket Launch Sites

Space travel leaves a carbon footprint, with private companies and billionaires re-popularizing it. This book showcases the steps of space travel, with detailed maps of all major sites where rockets have been launched since 1958. It is important to consider the imprint these undertakings leave on Earth, as satellites facilitate our modern society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2023
Publisher: DOM Publishers

The machines that circle our planet exist in a void environment, but space travel itself is not devoid of vacuum. Traveling to space is a monumental endeavor involving both humans and machines, resulting in a significant carbon footprint. We are currently experiencing a paradigm shift, with private companies and billionaire leaders playing a prominent role in rekindling the popularity of space travel, reminiscent of the era of the space race between the USSR and the USA. Space exists in isolation from the birthplace of its mechanical inhabitants and a select few human beings. Consequently, we often overlook the fact that every object that leaves our atmosphere carries more than its weight in materials when it departs from our delicate blue marble.

This title is a groundbreaking work, serving as the first comprehensive atlas of all significant launch sites for space rockets since the launch of the first Sputnik in 1958. Authored by Brian Harvey and co-authored by Gurbir Singh, this book presents a never-before-seen perspective of space travel. Detailed maps provide deep insights into locations that are typically inaccessible to the public. This book offers a unique glimpse into the physical footprints left by Earth's launch sites, many of which are hidden away in jungles, deserts, or the vast expanses of Central Asian steppes. These sites exist largely unnoticed by the general public.

In the modern era, with satellites playing a vital role in our society and the space age being a constant feature in the news, it is crucial to consider the impact these endeavors have on our planet. To address the new socio-economic questions arising from our rapid expansion into the void, we need to look no further than the cracks in the concrete of our planetary launch sites. The rusty train tracks that snake through these locations serve as a reminder of the human endeavors that have propelled us into space.

As we continue to explore and expand our presence in the universe, it is essential to be mindful of the consequences of our actions. We must strive to minimize our environmental impact and find sustainable solutions to ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the wonders of space exploration without compromising the health of our planet.

Weight: 1872g
Dimension: 310 x 245 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783869227580