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Ben Bova

Dr. Ben Bova not only writes about the future; he has helped create it.

The author of more than *100* futuristic novels and nonfiction books,he has been involved in science and high technology since the very beginnings of the space program. President Emeritus of the National Space Society and a past president of Science-fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Dr. Bova is a frequent commentator on radio and television, and a widely-popular lecturer. He has also been an award-winning editor and an executive in the aerospace industry. His novels, such as RETURN TO MARS , VENUS , MOONRISE , MARS , BROTHERS , ORION AMONG THE STARS , combine romance, adventure, and the highest degree of scientific accuracy to explore the impact of future technological developments on individual human beings and on society as a whole.His nonfiction books including, IMMORTALITY, WELCOME TO MOONBASE and ASSURED SURVIVAL show how modern technology can be used to solve economic, social and political problems.

In his various writings, Dr. Bova has predicted the discovery of: Life on Mars, * The Space Race of the 1960s, * S olar Power Satellites, Organic chemicals in interstellar space, * Virtual Reality, (VR) Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars), * International Peacekeeping forces, Ice deposits on the Moon, * Electronic Book Publishing * Zero-gravity sex.

"Perhaps some people, someday, will modify their bodies so they can survive on Mars or elsewhere without spacesuits. We will have such capabilities soon enough. The interesting thing will be to see who chooses to use them".
Ben Bova
June 2000

http://www.benbova.net/