Colonies in Space Author:T. A. Heppenheimer This is not science fiction. — Not a sketchy outline of dim possibilities. Not far-reaching speculation. Colonies in Space illustrates, with over 100 drawings and diagrams, that livable space colonies can be constructed and maintained -- now. — Planetary scientist T.A. Heppenheimer covers every aspect of the space colony -- from the first way stat... more »ion to the luxurious condominium of the future -- its design, its gravity, its energy sources, the food supply for its inhabitants, and the special problems -- and pleasures -- humans will face in a man-created environment. Sooner or later, they will exist. We have all the tools and intelligence at hand.« less