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Book Synopsis: A lavishly illustrated catalog of space technology of the future: lab-tested devices, experiments, and habitats for the age of participatory space exploration.As Earthlings, we stand on the brink of a new age: the Anthropocosmos—an era of space exploration in which we can expand humanity’s horizons beyond our planet’s bounds. And in this new era, we have twin responsibilities, to Earth and to space; we should neither abandon our own planet to environmental degradation nor litter the galaxy with space junk.
This fascinating and generously illustrated volume—designed by MIT Media Lab researcher Sands Fish—presents space technology for this new age: prototypes, artifacts, experiments, and habitats for an era of participatory space exploration. These projects, developed as part of MIT’s Space Exploration Initiative, range from nanoscale imaging of microbes to responsive, sensor-mediated living environments. They show the usefulness of a seahorse tail for humans in microgravity, document the promise of shape-memory alloys for CubeSat in-orbit maneuvering, and introduce TESSERAE (Tessellated Electromagnetic Space Structures for the Exploration of Reconfigurable, Adaptive Environments), self-assembling space architecture.
Some are ongoing, real-world systems: an art payload sent to the International Space Station via Space X CRS-20, for example, and a crowdsourced interplanetary cookbook. More than forty large-format, coffee table book–quality, full-color photographs make our future in space seem palpable. Short explanatory texts by Ariel Ekblaw, astronaut Cady Coleman, and others accompany the images.
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Embark on an extraordinary journey into the future of space exploration with Into the Anthropocosmos: A Whole Space Catalog from the MIT Space Exploration Initiative. This captivating catalog presents a multitude of lab-tested devices, experiments, and habitats that are poised to revolutionize humanity's understanding of the cosmos. Designed by the brilliant MIT Media Lab researcher Sands Fish, this volume is a visual masterpiece, boasting breathtaking illustrations that transport you to the frontiers of the Anthropocosmos.
In this new era of space exploration, we bear a dual responsibility: to protect our beloved planet from environmental degradation and to ensure that we do not leave a trail of space debris in our wake. With this comprehensive catalog, you will discover the next generation of space technology and its potential to propel us towards a future of participatory space exploration. From nanoscale imaging of microbes to shape-memory alloys for CubeSat maneuvering, these visionary projects developed by MIT's Space Exploration Initiative are at the forefront of innovation.
One of the remarkable projects featured in this catalog is TESSERAE, a self-assembling space architecture designed for reconfigurable and adaptive environments. Imagine structures seamlessly coming together in space, transforming the way we envision our extraterrestrial habitats. Additionally, you will find real-world systems, such as an art payload sent to the International Space Station via Space X CRS-20, showcasing the fusion of science and creativity.
Experience the wonders of space through the lens of more than forty stunning, full-color photographs. Accompanying these captivating images are short explanatory texts by renowned experts including Ariel Ekblaw and astronaut Cady Coleman. Each page of this enchanting catalog invites you to dream, explore, and join the ranks of those pushing the boundaries of human knowledge.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the limitless possibilities of the Anthropocosmos? Don't miss the chance to embark on this extraordinary journey. Visit our website now to get your copy of Into the Anthropocosmos: A Whole Space Catalog from the MIT Space Exploration Initiative.
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