Open Space: From Earth to Eternity — The Global Race to Explore and Conquer the Cosmos
From Earth Eternity Race Conquer: Open Space is David Ariosto’s account of the renewed global competition to explore space, told through reporting on national programs, private ventures and the people working in the industry. Its scope includes lunar activity, planetary defense, China’s space sector and the prospect of off-world settlement, so it suits readers interested in space exploration as both technology and geopolitics.
At a glance
- Connects space exploration with national strategy, commercial ventures and the competition for influence.
- The description points to reporting across mission control, research labs, the Chinese space sector and a Mars research station.
- Covers current lunar ambitions alongside broader questions about infrastructure and settlement beyond Earth.
Reference price: $35.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines space-industry reporting with geopolitical context, rather than focusing only on missions or spacecraft.
- The subject matter ranges from planetary defense research to possible off-world habitation, offering several angles for space-minded readers.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Knopf |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 24, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0593535030 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593535035 |
| Weight listed | 1.21 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.42 x 1.3 x 9.55 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the modern space race, national competition and private space ventures.
- Readers looking for reported nonfiction about lunar exploration, space-industry activity and future settlement.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical textbook or a narrowly focused account of one mission. The listing describes a broad journalistic exploration, not a specialist reference.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top category, while a smaller share falls in the three-star category. This offers a limited signal about overall reception, not detail about specific strengths or complaints. Readers should judge fit primarily by the book’s stated focus on space-industry reporting, international competition and exploration.
Frequently asked questions
What is Open Space about?
The listing presents it as a reported account of the global race to explore space, covering national ambitions, private ventures, technology, lunar activity and possible off-world infrastructure.
Who is the author?
The description identifies David Ariosto as a journalist and space-industry analyst.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.
When is the listed publication date?
The product details list March 24, 2026.
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