Earthlight by Arthur C. Clarke:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas

Excellent early Clarke novel; it has the great pacing and measured, rational perspective that are a hallmark of Clarke's books. It takes place on the Moon in the not-to-far distant future; lunar bases and observatories dot the lunar surface. There are political tensions, but Clarke always measures their dangers against the harsh reality of life in space. Highly recommended.


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Central City (Lunar Habitat)
An early example of a non-military lunar habitat.

Finely Divided Dust Propellant
Reaction mass to drive spacecraft.

Light-Absorbing Paint
Space stealth!

Lunar Monorail
A monorail constructed above the surface of the Moon.

Monocab
A single compartment monorail car.

Stiletto Beam - mysterious beam in vacuum
A beam of molten metal, projected electromagnetically.

 

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