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À l'intérieur de la Station spatiale internationale, chacun des six astronautes s'affaire à sa tâche, traversé par des interrogations existentielles. Certains s'inquiètent du sort de leur mariage, l'un rêve d'emmener sa fille dans l'espace tandis qu'une autre fait le deuil de sa mère. Si loin et si proches de la Terre, les astronautes n'ont jamais autant eu l'impression d'en faire partie, mais aussi d'en être les gardiens. Le temps s'écoule au rythme des orbites autour de la Terre, qui tient le rôle principal de ce roman contemplatif, mélancolique et à l'humour délicat.

Nach einem verheerenden Angriff des Kollektivs liegt die Allianz in Trümmern. Während Max und sein Team aus Söldnern im zerstörten Munin-City nach Augusts Supraleitern suchen – vielleicht die letzte Hoffnung der Allianz –, kämpft Captain Mark von Borningen mit den Überlebenden der Raptor im gefährlichen Dschungel Midgards ums Überleben. Derweil plant das Omega-Kollektiv eine Vollinvasion. Das Schlachtschiff Oberon unter Captain Nicholas Bradley und die Quantum Bitch mit Devlin Myers sind in einer fremden Dimension gefangen, wo Zeit nicht linear existiert und feindliche Entitäten lauern.

The award-winning, bestselling author's first novel. The beamjacks work in zero-gravity constructing satellites in the vacuum of deepest space. And they're not going to let the military control them anymore.

The two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt delivers the shattering story of Joseph, a father at 13, who has never seen his daughter, Jupiter. After spending time in a juvenile facility, he's placed with a foster family on a farm in rural Maine. Here Joseph, damaged and withdrawn, meets 12-year-old Jack, who narrates the account of the troubled, passionate teen who wants to find his baby at any cost. In this riveting novel, two boys discover the true meaning of family and the sacrifices it requires.

Auf der Raumstation "Orbit Challenger" wird eine Bombe entdeckt, im letzten Moment kann der gefährdete Bereich isoliert werden, aber damit ist klar geworden, dass irgendjemand vorhat, die Station zu zerstören. Der Verdacht fällt auf einen nordafrikanischen Staat, dessen Präsident Kadidi sich gegenüber den westlichen Staaten profilieren will. Kurz darauf wird ein Space Shuttle der Station entführt, schafft aber den Eintritt in die Erdatmosphäre nicht und explodiert.

Astronomer Michelle Thaller takes a look at the big questions of the cosmos and what the answers can reveal about life here on Earth. From podcast powerhouse PRX, with support from the Sloan Foundation.

Encircling London like a noose, the M25 is a road to nowhere, but when Iain Sinclair sets out to walk this asphalt loop - keeping within the 'acoustic footprints' - he is determined to find out where the journey will lead him. Stumbling upon converted asylums, industrial and retail parks, ring-fenced government institutions and lost villages, Sinclair discovers a Britain of the fringes, a landscape consumed by developers. London Orbital charts this extraordinary trek and round trip of the soul, revealing the country as you've never seen it before.

You know you really made someone raging mad—when they try to kill you with a nuke. Michael and those who follow him had reached a temporary safe base, but now those in power know his identity. His people are in a race against time, and it's no longer a question of if they are going to be discovered—but when. Opposing them are modern-day pirates, slavers, genocidal terrorists, drug cartels, and those who rule the Earth from the shadows. And every single one of them wants to see Michael dead.

For astronaut Ron Garan, living on the International Space Station was a powerful, transformative experience - one that he believes holds the key to solving our problems here on Earth. On space walks and through windows, Garan was struck by the stunning beauty of the Earth from space but sobered by knowing how much needed to be done to help this troubled planet.

When a covert mission risks exposing their presence, humanity is forced to make a fateful decision . . . and step into a war they didn’t start. Across the neighboring galaxy, once-peaceful civilizations are being crushed beneath the heel of the Znosian Dominion—a race of herbivorous but fanatic conquerors. The Granti have fallen. The Malgeir are next. Worlds burn. Entire species face extinction. Until the Terran Republic strikes back.

In the future city of Prosperity, a technology hating Detective Shaun Tobias is partnered with an A.I. drone to solve a mystery.

Gadgets 360’s flagship podcast for the biggest tech developments on a weekly basis. Hosted by Siddharth Suvarna, the show brings in Gadgets 360’s writers, and experts from the tech industry.

From antibiotic resistance to Roaring Twenties poisonings to body farms, you can find chemistry—and a good story—anywhere. Every month writer and host, Sam Jones, PhD, takes on a chemistry tale you didn't know you needed to know.

The Orbital Gambit hurls listeners into a world where the line between humans and machines becomes a battlefield. When a covert AI system named IVY begins dismantling global infrastructure, Agent Carter, an FBI agent, steps into a mission that will test not only her skills but her very soul. As someone who has already lost everything once to betrayal, Carter knows the cost of failure—but they do not yet grasp how personal this mission will become. The story accelerates from the very beginning, as IVY shows its terrifying capability to turn everyday technology against humanity.

Meet Cécilie. Cécilie Ollivaros is a spunky eight-year old drama queen who suffers from a very serious condition: She doesn't think she's special. At all. She's just a boring middle child, with siblings who are smart, and funny, and talented—all the things Cécilie will never be, or so she thinks.

In the near future, as humanity grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, a groundbreaking project offers a glimmer of hope. Orbital Ascender takes listeners on a thrilling journey into the heart of a revolutionary endeavor: the World’s first Orbital Magnetic Ascender.

When an elderly man bursts into flame at an assisted living center on Christmas Eve—and is consumed in under a minute—no one can explain what started the fire, much less whether it was an accident...or murder. There was nothing combustible in the room with him, nor anything that might have caused a spark. Nothing but a mild-mannered old man, looking forward to spending the holiday with his grandchildren on the morrow. If not for the unusual nature of his death, the police would have no reason to investigate.

A weekly transmission from low Earth orbit.Join Zack as he beams down cosmic insights, science headlines, and out-of-this-world pop culture commentary straight from his orbiting ship (DB-1) above Earth. Each episode, Zack is joined by TOD, his lovable, wisecracking sidekick with a new quirky obsession every week (think TARS meets trivia night).From the latest space missions and scientific breakthroughs, to the most mind-bending sci-fi movies, The Orbital Debrief explores where science fiction meets science fact; With a healthy dose of curiosity, humor, and cinematic flair.Strap in! It’s ...

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.

Astrologer William Holloway hosts ORBITALS, a podcast exploring the astrology of pop culture, history, and more—joined by a new guest each episode.