Launching Into Commercial Space chronicles the dawn of a fast-moving commercial space age in which initiative from the private sector is launching innovation into tomorrow. With the door closed on the Space Shuttle-era, the revolutionary commercial “Space Billionaires” of the 21st century are opening a new door. This is the story of the pioneers and private companies around the globe currently developing new spacecraft, planning futuristic spaceports, and seeking to offer a range of “space travel” services for all.Features the history, accomplishments, and future endeavors of:

Paul Allen, Stratolaunch Systems

Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin

Robert Bigelow, Bigelow Aerospace

Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Galactic

John Carmack, Armadillo Aerospace

Elon Musk, Space X

Focuses on the companies expanding their commercial space activities, including:

Boeing

Lockheed Martin

Northrop Grumman

Orbital Science ATK

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Space X

Stratolauncher

Virgin Galactic