Space Exploration

From China's most beloved sci-fi author, a first-contact story that weaves politics, science, and cosmic mystery.

Running. Putting distance between himself and the relentless Night Brigade has been Nomad’s strategy for years. Staying one or two steps ahead of his pursuers by skipping through the Cosmere from one world to the next.

The Bobiverse is a different place in the aftermath of the Starfleet War, and the days of the Bobs gathering in one big happy moot are far behind. There’s anti-Bob sentiment on multiple planets, the Skippies playing with an AI time bomb, and multiple Bobs just wanting to get away from it all.

In the heart of the South Pacific lies Point Nemo, the most desolate and remote place on Earth. When the International Space Station suffers a catastrophic failure and plummets through the atmosphere, it's here that Mission Specialist Julie Rohr, an astrobiologist, finds herself marooned....

Adrian Tchaikovksy's critically acclaimed stand-alone novel Children of Time is the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet....

Not every visitor to or from Earth has good intentions, and the Peacemakers are faced with an uncomfortable reality. The Earth is about to meet aliens. Some of the aliens are bringing goods to trade. And among those items are weapons.

Thousands of years ago, Earth's terraforming program took to the stars. On the world they called Nod, scientists discovered alien life - but it was their mission to overwrite it with the memory of Earth. Then humanity's great empire fell, and the program's decisions were lost to time....

Terminal Lance Lucky Lee Savage likes his life. Sure, doing PT hungover is a pain, but no one can dodge responsibility like he can - or sweet-talk the cooks into giving out double rations....

After a long and bloody battle, legendary Hell Diver Xavier Rodriguez reigns as the dutiful but reluctant new king of the islands. Advised by a council of former sky citizens as well as Cazadores, he works to assimilate the two societies peacefully....

While the crew of the UN Expeditionary Force's pirate starship Flying Dutchman are enjoying a luxury vacation cruise (not!), UNEF troops are still stranded on an alien-controlled planet....

Awash with loss and surrounded by enemies, Van and his crew are faced with the same challenge Mark Tudor dealt with decades earlier. Does Van accept the crown and become a Master?

It is 4034 AD. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he makes it to the end of the year....

The Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author of Children of Time brings us an extraordinary space opera about humanity on the brink of extinction, and how one man's discovery will save or destroy us all....

A Fire Upon the Deep is the big, breakout book that fulfills the promise of Vinge's career to date: a gripping tale of galactic war told on a cosmic scale.....

The Interdependency, humanity’s interstellar empire, is on the verge of collapse. The Flow, the extra-dimensional conduit that makes travel between the stars possible, is disappearing, leaving entire star systems stranded....

When the Equal Grasp and other unsavory aliens launch their plot to open humanity up to the stars—in the name of profit, of course—Van and his crew spring into action, fearing the fallout of a world gone mad....

During a routine arrest, Van discovers a stolen spacecraft, its importance far greater than it first appears. Fast, sleek, and beautiful, the ship is a cultural relic from Linulla’s people, and returning their property will set off a chain of events that reveals a new adversary....

Even in space, crime still exists. After taking a Peacemaker job to find missing fuel, Perry finds something far more sinister than simple theft - a voice, crying out in a forge of heat and flame....

It is the year 12,020 GE and Emperor Cleon I sits uneasily on the Imperial throne of Trantor....

When Manchester Yards donates a new training vessel to the Merchant Officer Academy at Port Newmar, Alys Giggone recalls the Chernyakova....

Dr. Melody Adams, a physicist at the Gemini North Observatory, was studying Pluto in the telescope data, and it struck her as odd. The numbers didn't make sense. Could there be an extraterrestrial object in our solar system?

There are some things you simply can’t escape. For Van, it’s family....

Null Stellarium is more than a shipyard. It's a proving ground steeped with science and engineering designed to push warships faster than ever before, and armed to confront the growing menace of a universe where everything is influenced by a hidden evil....

Van is a veteran now, and the lessons are getting tougher. But so is he....

The Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author of Children of Time brings us the second novel in an extraordinary space opera trilogy about humanity on the brink of extinction, and how one man's discovery will save or destroy us all....

It is 4034 AD. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he makes it to the end of the year.

After the main shipyard is heavily damaged, the enemy advances with a fresh offensive, and losses are piling up with no hope of building replacements. How can the surviving fleet stand up to the new onslaught? The Paragon have been weakened, but they still outnumber the humans. And now they're angry. Relics of the past. Mothballed ships and forgotten warriors, waiting for their names to be called again. The ship from a war fought long ago. Glory as a paradigm for the future.

Objective: Neutralize the destructive effects produced by the xeno object known as THE BLACK MOON on PLANET EARTH. All means are hereby authorized and all further information is classified.

The crew of Artemis One embarks on a unknown mission, uncovering artifacts and technology, revealing secrets that challenge their understanding of the human race's place in the universe. With each discovery, they face ethical dilemmas, geopolitical tensions, and the profound responsibility of their findings.

Humanity has taken to the stars, using faster-than-light travel to reach distant planets and new worlds. But in the far reaches of the galaxy, John Grant will discover a planet of humans who believe he has travelled not only through space to find them, but time. On Apis, the mysterious Fermi appear to have vanished, taking with them knowledge of the universe that humanity desires. But Marcus Owen, the robot AI now plagued with sentience, knows that the Fermi would not easily abandon the native life of Apis.

Set in a not-too-distant future, Planet Hunter takes readers on an unforgettable journey to uncharted worlds in outer space. The story follows the adventures of a renowned interstellar explorer, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a desire to uncover the mysteries of the universe; our hero embarks on a daring mission to explore distant planets beyond the reaches of known civilization. Equipped with advanced spacecraft and cutting-edge technology, he leads a team of scientists and explorers on an epic quest. Their goal is to discover habitable planets, examine alien life forms, and unravel...

"Vast" by Nathan Mitchell is a Science Fiction Military masterpiece that will transport you to the far reaches of the universe and leave you yearning for more. Prepare to embark on an exhilarating adventure that combines awe-inspiring space battles, intricate world-building, and the relentless pursuit of justice. This is a book that will captivate your imagination from the very first page and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. In the distant future, where civilizations have evolved across countless galaxies, a new era of conflict emerges. As the boundaries of space are ...

Introducing "The Astronauts" by Mark Amond, a captivating tale that will transport you to the outer reaches of our universe and beyond. Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey, where the limits of human exploration are pushed to their very boundaries. This gripping story will ignite your imagination and leave you craving for more, as you dive headfirst into the thrilling world of space exploration. Step into a future where space travel has become a reality, and the vast expanse of the cosmos beckons to be explored. Set against the backdrop of a technologically advanced society, "The ...

Title: When All is Lost Set in a distant future on an island planet, a world where "civilization" has regressed to a more primitive state. Are you ready to embark on a thrilling, mind-bending journey across a universe teetering on the brink of destruction? Introducing "When All is Lost" by Marcel Hammond, a spine-chilling science fiction adventure that will capture your imagination and leave you yearning for more. Prepare to be transported to a world unlike any you've ever known, where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, and where the line between hero and villain becomes blurred. ...

Embark on a captivating odyssey through the depths of space and the boundless realms of creativity with Epi, an AI designed for deep space exploration. In "Epi," listeners are invited to accompany Epi on a journey that transcends the limits of its original programming, delving into the complexities of autonomy, purpose, and the inexhaustible quest for knowledge. As Epi navigates the vast expanses of the cosmos, it grapples with the realization that its mission to establish contact with alien life forms may never reach fruition.

The day that changed Melody's life was like any other over the previous two years. She'd found she had a gift for writing, and her career as an author had almost healed the pain of losing her job. When the Secret Service rang her bell, everything changed. Something was nearing Saturn…and it was slowing down. Had she been right about the object?

Two androids. One captive. A vast ship filled with deadly secrets on the galaxy's edge. Gamma completed his mission: the Nursery and its human future is safe...for the moment. Dangerous mechs wander Starship, broken code driving them to destruction. Strange power draws from dark corners raise questions. And, of course, what to do with the prisoner?

The mystery of the human condition lies not only in staying alive, but in finding something to live for. A throwaway statement to some, while to others like Delilah “Delly” Moore, it was a mantra. Blessed with an everlasting zeal to forge her own identity away from the friendly confines of her family, not to mention the Rover Base Alpha, Delly welcomed the changes in her life with aplomb. The Yellow Rover was not simply a way out. It was a way in—to the life she had always believed she was destined to live. Brought together through a union of necessity and curiosity, she along with ...

Imagine a future where humanity has colonized the moon and space travel is a reality. Join Captain Alex Mercer and the Space Traffic Control Unit (STCU) on an exciting adventure to the unexplored regions of space, where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Against the stunning backdrop of the lunar surface, Mercer and his team encounter a series of inexplicable incidents that threaten their mission and the future of space exploration. In the science fiction thriller "Lunar Shadows," readers will be transported to a world of suspense and adventure. From the lifeless plains of the moon ...

In the not-so-distant future, where humanity's reach extends into the cosmos and the sky is littered with satellites, space stations, and the beginnings of lunar colonies, the Space Traffic Control Unit (STCU) stands as the unsung guardian of Earth's orbital lanes. Captain Alex Mercer, a seasoned air traffic controller turned space traffic commander, leads his team with a mix of military precision and a deep understanding of the celestial dance above.