“PETER SWIRSKI’s masterpiece will make you wonder whether our national and scientific establishments should be updated as humanity plans to become a multi-planet civilization.” —Avi Loeb, Professor of Science at Harvard University and bestselling author of the books EXTRATERRESTRIAL and INTERSTELLAR

“Philosophical space race thriller with pensive reflections on humanity’s ambitions…THE ORION PROJECT critiques not just the space race, but all structures that prioritize ambition over accountability, ultimately questioning whether humanity will ever be ethically ready to expand beyond Earth.” —Booklife/Publishers Weekly EDITOR’S PICK

“A brilliantly narrated political novel…” —Kirkus Reviews

“Every old-time space buff sighs wistfully whenever Freeman Dyson’s canceled Project Orion is mentioned. If only! If only! Well, here it is, brilliantly revived in Peter Swirski’s edge-of-your-seat thriller, a mystery rich with both real science and pointed commentary. Enjoy!”  —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of THE OPPENHEIMER ALTERNATIVE

“Brilliant… deserves wide recognition.” —Stanislaw Lem, author of SOLARIS, on PETER SWIRSKI