Space Science: Colonization: Essays and Manifestos

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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

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.