978-3540247722, 2005
Springer/Praxis Publishing


Contents
1. Motivations for deep-space travel
2. The realms of space
3. Tomorrow's targets
4. Space propulsion today
5. The incredible shrinking spaceprobe
6. The nuclear option
7. 21st century starflight
8. on the technological horizon
9. Exotic possiblities
10. Of stars, planets and life
11. Life between the stars
12. Conscious spacecraft
13. Meeting ET
14. Interstellar message plaques