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.

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.

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.

Collection of statements on space policy, including essays on colonization and use of space resources.

Essay by Isaac Asimov about the need for the future settlement of space.

Over 100 brief quotations explaining why expansion of civilization into space is essential to the future survival and evolution of humankind.

A reminder for the 21st century, on why O'Neill's vision of orbital habitats still trumps "planetary chauvinism", at least in the medium term.

Essay by Jeffrey Liss of the National Space Society, on the many reasons behind our drive to do things in space.

Encyclopedia article on the relationship between the colonization of space and the long-term survival of the human species.

Manifest page with links to scientists advocating space colonization.