Everything Is Flying: From Ancient Skies to Deep Space-How Space Technology Shapes Life on Earth

Author:   Ross Hamilton
Publisher:   Ross Hamilton
ISBN:  

9798993668307


Pages:   420
Publication Date:   14 April 2026
Format:   Hardback
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Everything Is Flying: From Ancient Skies to Deep Space-How Space Technology Shapes Life on Earth


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Everything is flying, and the modern world depends on it. The Earth spins, the Moon orbits, and the Sun pulls us through the galaxy. But humans haven't just watched from below; we've learned to understand that motion-and put it to work. In Everything Is Flying, Ross Hamilton reveals how human ingenuity transformed curiosity about the sky into the systems that power modern civilization. More than just the history of space exploration, this is the timeline of how orbit was harnessed and how space technology now forms the infrastructure of modern world. You'll discover: How generations of thinkers and engineers turned observation into rockets, satellites, and orbital technology. How satellites quietly run modern life-guiding aircraft and ships, connecting the world, forecasting storms, coordinating supply chains, and supporting financial markets. How space became a cumulative human achievement, built step by step across centuries. How mastering motion beyond Earth reshaped science, economics, and geopolitics, and the choices we face about our future. Grab your copy and join the adventure that shows that space is not just exploration out there. It is the operating system of modern civilization right here on Earth. Look up. Everything is flying.

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Author:   Ross Hamilton
Publisher:   Ross Hamilton
Imprint:   Ross Hamilton
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.712kg
ISBN:  

9798993668307


Pages:   420
Publication Date:   14 April 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Ross Hamilton is an author, technology executive, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience working at the intersection of engineering, finance, and emerging technologies. Trained as an aeronautical engineer, he began his career at Rolls-Royce Aerospace before moving into senior leadership roles across global financial markets and digital innovation.He is currently the chief operating officer of Space Network, where he focuses on the commercialization of the global space sector and the integration of space technology across industries.In Everything Is Flying, Ross draws on history, engineering, and real-world systems to show how space technology shapes modern civilisation. His work bridges deep technical systems and everyday life, making complex ideas clear and practical.He is also the founder and managing partner of Sustainable Alpha, advising founders, companies, and investors building long-term, scalable innovation.

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