Space Science: Colonization: Essays and Manifestos

Essay by astronaut John Young about the need to preserve our species by putting humans permanently on the moon and Mars.

Plans to save civilization by sending people and important documents into space in a 21st Century "Noah's Ark" might get a boost from fears of bioterrorism.

Detailed argument for space colonization by Oscar Falconi.

Interview with Britain's Daily Telegraph in which eminent cosmologist Stephen Hawking warns that the human race is likely to be wiped out before the millennium is out unless we set up colonies in space.

A strong statement on the human space imperative by a group of European organizations.

Detailed discussion by Rex Stephens about his book on the need for space colonization, asteroid mining, and transhumans.

Essays, quotes, and a radio interview from science fiction author Sylvia Engdahl, about the importance of expanding beyond Earth.

Interview with Gerard K. O'Neill by John Kraus of COSMIC SEARCH.

SPACE.com asks Freeman Dyson and two other space-colonization enthusiasts why we should go beyond our home planet.

Report from the news service space.com about experts' opinions on why we should colonize space.

Brief thoughts from dozens of (mostly) NY space activists on why we need to be in space.

Louis J. Halle, formerly of the U.S. Department of State, writes in Foreign Affairs (Summer 1980) that space colonization will protect humanity in the event of a global nuclear war (subscription/payment required for full article).

Vision of "people living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth".

An essay by science fiction author Sylvia Engdahl on why colonizing space is essential to human survival.

A brief essay on Solar Power Satellites, a key element of O'Neil's High Frontier program

A collection of letters in support of space exploration, sent to and published in newspapers and other media around the world.