A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?

This book tackles the space colonization conversation with sharp wit and serious science. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith explore whether humans should live on Mars, and what it would actually take to get there. Their analysis is packed with research but delivered in an entertaining, accessible style. It’s a critical, often hilarious exploration of space futurism that cuts through the hype while keeping the wonder intact.