Paul de Jong
Speculative science and hard science fiction author. Exploring the physics, engineering, and materials science of building humanity's highway to space.
Explore Orbital Ring EngineeringAbout the Book
Orbital Ring Engineering is a deep dive into the physics, material science, and engineering required to construct a planetary orbital ring. It presents a set of assumptions and guides the reader through a discovery process, delving deeply into the various materials, physics, electrical engineering, orbital mechanics, and mathematics involved in this endeavor.
The book invites readers to think about the challenges and contribute to the innovations. What are the optimal numbers? Are my assumptions correct?
The Series: Astronomy's Shocking Twist
Astronomy's Shocking Twist is a hard science fiction series that unfolds over 800 years. It opens with the current political climate and the race to establish a human presence on the Moon. Everything shifts dramatically in 2035 when Samantha Celeste Jones reveals a groundbreaking discovery.
This ten-part series interweaves fiction with detailed speculative science companion books that examine the technologies in depth. Learn more →
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