Darryl's Reviews > Firestar

I was really impressed with this novel from 1996 about a possible future path towards private industry utilizing space technology. In a small way, it foresees what Elon Musk has done with SpaceX. As a satellite engineer, I enjoyed the amount and the accuracy of techno babble. The main and secondary characters have been given a great deal of depth, and the time span of 8 years provides enough time to witness how these characters are progressing. The political intrigue feels real, and provides insight into private vs government funding of new technology.

I am eager to continue reading this series.