The film version of Starship Troopers got a bad rap
It was a wonderful if sometimes gruesome satire - and it made a number
of prophetic predictions regarding 9-11.
"We must ride the lightning": Robert Heinlein and American spaceflight
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This weekend marks the centennial of the birth of Robert Heinlein, a
science fiction author whose works have served as an inspiration to
many who have pursued careers in the space industry. Dwayne Day
examines a memo written by Heinlein over 60 years ago that outlined
his belief in the promise of rocketry and spaceflight.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/901/1