1Introduction – A New Frontier for Humanity
8Colonizing Mars – What We Can Learn from Space Stations
2The Evolution of Space Stations – From Skylab to the International Space Station
9Space Tourism and Commercialization – Opening Space to Civilians
3Designing for Survival – The Science and Engineering of Space Habitats
10Ethical and Environmental Considerations – The Challenges of Expanding Beyond Earth
4Life in Microgravity – How Astronauts Adapt to Living in Space
11The Search for Long-Term Habitation – Self-Sustaining Ecosystems in Space
5Sustaining Life – Food, Water, and Air in Space Stations
12Conclusion – Humanity’s Path to Becoming a Multi-Planetary Species
