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Launching a beer can into space.

August 3, 2012 11:01 am Robert Zimmerman

Launching a beer can into space. With video! More here.

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In this ground-breaking new history of early America, historian Robert Zimmerman not only exposes the lie behind The New York Times 1619 Project that falsely claims slavery is central to the history of the United States, he also provides profound lessons about the nature of human societies, lessons important for Americans today as well as for all future settlers on Mars and elsewhere in space.

Conscious Choice: The origins of slavery in America and why it matters today and for our future in outer space, is available everywhere for $3.99 (before discount) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and all ebook vendors. Or you can purchase it directly from my ebook publisher here. And if you buy it from ebookit the author will get a bigger cut much sooner

“Zimmerman’s ground-breaking history provides every future generation the basic framework for establishing new societies on other worlds. We would be wise to heed what he says.”
—Robert Zubrin, founder of the Mars Society

A riveting new science fiction book by Robert Zimmerman that captures the heart of the human spirit, willing to push forward no matter the odds, no matter the cost.

Available everywhere for $3.99 (before discount) at amazon, Barnes & Noble, all ebook vendors, or direct from my ebook publisher, ebookit.

So now I stand on earthside shore,
And wonder what I am.
I must go out and find my home.
The journey’s what I am.

Chorus:
O Pioneer! O Pioneer!
Where do you go from here?
O Pioneer! O Pioneer!
The stars are far too near.

The ebook edition of Genesis: the Story of Apollo 8 includes a foreword by Valerie Anders and a new introduction by Robert Zimmerman.

Available everywhere for $5.99 (before discount) at amazon, or direct from the publisher, ebookit. If you buy from ebookit the author gets a bigger cut much sooner.

The audiobook is also available at all these vendors, and is also free with a 30-day trial membership to Audible.

“Not simply about one mission, [Genesis] is also the history of America’s quest for the moon… Zimmerman has done a masterful job of tying disparate events together into a solid account of one of America’s greatest human triumphs.”
–San Antonio Express-News

With only 10 9 8 copies left of the now out-of-print hardback of Leaving Earth, I have raised the price to $100 for buying an autographed copy of this rare collector’s item. That price is only going to apply until I have five books left. After that the price will go up again, substantially.

To get your copy while the getting is good, please send a $105 check (which includes $5 shipping) payable to Robert Zimmerman to

Behind The Black, c/o Robert Zimmerman
P.O.Box 1262
Cortaro, AZ 85652

Leaving Earth is also available as an inexpensive ebook!

Leaving Earth: Space Stations, Rival Superpowers, and the Quest for Interplanetary Travel, can be purchased as an ebook everywhere for only $3.99 (before discount) at amazon, Barnes & Noble, all ebook vendors, or direct from my ebook publisher, ebookit. If you buy it from ebookit, the author gets a bigger cut much sooner.

“Leaving Earth is one of the best and certainly the most comprehensive summary of our drive into space that I have ever read. It will be invaluable to future scholars because it will tell them how the next chapter of human history opened.”
— Arthur C. Clarke

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The origins of slavery in America and why it matters today and for our future in outer space
Pioneer
Genesis, the Story of Apollo 8
Capitalism in Space
Leaving Earth
The Chronological Encyclopedia of Discoveries in Space
The Universe in a Mirror
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Recent And Upcoming Appearances

Radio: every Tuesday, and Thursday on the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Appearance times and days may vary, depending on events.

Radio: July 7, 2021, the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Also available here and here.
Radio: July 9, 2021, the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Also available here and here.
Podcast: July 14, 2021, Pratt on Texas with Robert Pratt, available here.
Radio: July 14, 2021, 12:00-12:50 am (Central), WCCO-AM, with Steve Thomson, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.
Radio: July 14, 2021, the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Also available here and here.
Radio: July 16, 2021, the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Also available here and here.
Radio: July 20, 2021, 10:00 pm to 12:00 am (Pacific), Coast to Coast with George Noory.
Podcast: July 21, 2021, Pratt on Texas with Robert Pratt, available here. This interview focused on my new book, Conscious Choice: The origins of slavery in America and why it matters today and for our future in outer space.
Radio: July 21, 2021, the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Also available here and here.

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Radio: July 23, 2021, the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Also available here and here.
Radio: July 27, 2021, 7:00-9:00 pm (Pacific), The Space Show with David Livingston..
Radio: July 28, 2021, the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Also available here and here.
Radio: July 30, 2021, the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Also available here and here.
Radio: August 4, 2021, the John Batchelor Show, syndicated nationally. Also available here and here.

Lecture: August 3, 2021, 5 pm to 6:30 pm (Pacific), Arizona Space Business Roundtable, Tucson, Arizona. Subject: The Artemis Accords.
Radio: October 5, 2021, 7:00-9:00 pm (Pacific), The Space Show with David Livingston..
Radio: December 7, 2021, 7:00-9:00 pm (Pacific), The Space Show with David Livingston..

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I welcome all opinions, even those that strongly criticize my commentary.

However, name-calling and obscenities will not be tolerated. First time offenders who are new to the site will be warned. Second time offenders or first time offenders who have been here awhile will be suspended for a week. After that, I will ban you. Period.

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