In his latest book space scientist futurist and educator Joseph N. Pelton explores a dozen
ways that Planet Earth is at existential risk along with the many ways that space systems
data analytics and advanced networking systems can help us cope with these global challenges.
The chapters examine in a straightforward way how satellite systems and technol- ogy can
drastically transform fields such as pandemic tracking and global medical responses cosmic
hazard monitoring nuclear energy and waste disposal water and land pollution tele-education
telemedicine and military conflict. Such examples show how orbiting smart systems will play an
ever more vital role in our vulnerable modern world allowing us to monitor track and respond
to mounting problems of the 21st century. Dr. Pelton takes a broad view probing the social
economic and regulatory factors that are crucial to creating a more sustainable Spaceship
Earth. This book is a call to action promoting more organized international collaboration and
investment in space technologies that can enable global change.
