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jameswharris.wordpress.com - 1/2/2009
Is Colonizing the Moon Possible?
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Despite the huge success of science fiction movies at the box office, despite the fact that most people think humanity is destined for space travel, despite the fact that manned missions into space are considered the high points of human achievement, few people support the space program when ...
Science Fiction in My Lifetime
jameswharris.wordpress.com - 12/28/2008
Science Fiction in My Lifetime
— jameswharris.wordpress.com — When I wrote this title I intended it be about science fictional predictions coming true in my... lifetime, and especially what might still happen before I die. Then I realized it could also imply I was writing about the great science fictional books ... (more) Science Fiction in My Lifetime

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Science Fiction’s False Assumption?
jameswharris.wordpress.com - 1/3/2009
Science Fiction’s False Assumption?
— jameswharris.wordpress.com — Since the earliest days of Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon the public has assumed the future of... mankind included space travel. The inherent assumption was humans would extend the range of civilization into space, across planets and moons, and then out ... (more) Science Fiction’s False Assumption?

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space.com - 1/8/2009
- Earth Life Headed for Mars Moon
— space.com — Since it's a Russian launch vehicle, and not going to the surface of Mars per se, the... concerns about planetary protection are less stringent. However, if an out-of-control spacecraft impacts on the planet, that would be bad. How would NASA respond if ... (more) - Earth Life Headed for Mars Moon

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SF Tidbits for 1/2/09
SF Signal — ... John Birmingham's blog address has been updated on the list of sf/f authors who blog. [via Steven Francis Murphy] It's that time of year again: Head on over to SF Site and Vote For Your Favorite Books of 2008! The inimitable Andrew Wheeler picks his favorite books of 2008. Tor.com offers this Guide to The Risen Empire Universe. James Wallace Harris asks: Is Colonizing the Moon Possible? Honda unleashes a 49-foot-tall Asimo robot on the world. ...

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