Take a fascinating and provocative look at space explorationAmid a century devastated by war, space exploration was perhaps mankind greatest achievement of the twentieth century. In Space Exploration: All That Matters, David Ashford looks back at the story of space exploration, identifying the factors that were a driving force behind the eye-catching programs of the cold war, and showing how now new driving forces are needed. Using his own extensive experience practitioner and researcher of space exploration, Ashford then outlines a new, realistic roadmap for achieving the new space age soon and at an affordable cost.Inside you will find:>A 100 Ideas section that offers original and inspirational ideas to help readers explore the subject in more depthWeblinks and QR codes throughout the text, linking to videos from the author, or more detailed audio explanationsHelpful text boxes around key concepts that make navigating through the material a snap