2011: fifty years separate us from the flight of Yuri Gagarin. Fifty years of extraordinary successes, with the kind of apotheosis represented by the first man on the moon; fifty years also of bitter failures, even tragic when they involved the deaths of human beings; finally, fifty years during which space largely contributed to the scientific and technical, political and economic, cultural and social transformation of humanity. This is a critical analysis of the decisions and the actions which constituted and constitute still the field of astronautic activities, to analyse this field's strategies and choices, their consequences on the natural environment and on humans, in short to work out and apply an ethical investigation. This work is the fruit of research carried out by the French Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) over the past ten years, in collaboration with many organisations, astronautical or not: ESA, NASA and especially ESPI.

What would you do with a second Chance in life? After growing up as one of the unseen foster children of the ImperiuM, one young man gets a life changing opportunity. Unfortunately, has he just traded one dark world for another? Second Chance is the first in a series of short stories taking place in the Icarus Risen universe. This story is about the Langrad contract mentioned in the first book, Flight of Icarus. This story explores the nature of ImperiuM society. Though Jubal isn't a main character, he makes an appearance.

"Barely recovered from their last escape, the Flight is under pressure both inside and out. Although Miguel has taken the name Condor and his loyalty is now unquestionable, the tension is quietly building between him and his best friend Hawk as they vie for Kestrel's attention. However, she refuses to tear apart their friendship - and the Flight - by choosing either of them. They have more urgent concerns. Then Hawk disappears on the eve of their longest journey yet. The Flight have no choice but to set off on their search for the elusive White Wings without him, aware they might be flying right into a trap - but is it set by the malevolent Evolutionary Corporation, or the fanatical Angelist cult? It's a game of cat and sparrow that the Flight can't win every single time, and their enemies are waiting to pounce. Even when captured, caged and confused, the Flight will never stop fighting for that second chance ... even if it destroys them"---www.generationicarus.com. First person recount.

A futuristic reimaging of the classic Greek myth, as a boy ventures through deep space and challenges the awesome power of black holes. The beauty of the book lies in the images, provided by NASA and the Hubble Space telescope, and printed on board rather than paper.

After his fall to Earth, Icarus has been in Hell, punished for his hubris. When he wins a chance at parole, he's thrilled - except for the set of wings attached to his body. Eve Gregory runs a small bookstore in northern Connecticut. When she hires the handsome stranger to work for her, she doesn't know the secrets he's hiding. Or that becoming involved with him will embroil her with the Greek gods and goddesses. Icarus and Eve must perform a quest set down for them by Zeus. If they are successful, will that be end of their relationship? Or will love teach them a new way to soar?