A City on Mars

Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?

Hardcover, 448 pages

Published Nov. 7, 2023 by Penguin Press, Penguin Publishing Group.

ISBN:
978-1-9848-8172-4
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4 stars (1 review)

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reviewed A City on Mars by Kelly Weinersmith

Space: Not the Destiation You Think It Is

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A City on Mars (EBook, 2023, Penguin Press) 5 stars

I really enjoyed the breadth (and depth) of the analysis the Weinersmith's make in this book. The science-y bits were great, but the law related pieces were the most interesting in my opinion.

I think their point about how space exploration geeks just completely skip over law was really insightful. The fact that we already have international law that most likely applies to the moon, and the different reasons why powerful countries agree to international law or not, was interesting.

After reading this book, I came away significantly less enthusiastic about a settlement on Mars (or the Moon) however I still, like the authors, think it is a good use of time and money if done the right way.