The entire population of the earth in orbit -- The birth of private rocket companies -- Private citizens get their chance in space -- Russia commercializes space -- Citizen explorers -- The quest for a reusable spaceship -- The ansari x prize launches an industry -- Private manned spaceflight makes history -- Space tourism goes mainstream -- It takes more than a spaceship to build an industry
Summary
Engaging account of the people and events who have shaped the development of private spaceflight
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-284) and index
