Cities On Mars? Newington Virtual Author Talk To Explore Space Settlement

NEWINGTON, CT — Authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith will explore the science and challenges of space settlement during a virtual talk Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. EST. Registration is required, according to the Town of Newington's announcement.

The discussion will focus on their book, "A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?" According to the event page, the book examines questions including reproduction in space, corporate governance of settlements and potential conflicts beyond Earth.

Kelly Weinersmith is a scientist and adjunct faculty member at Rice University, while Zach Weinersmith creates the comic "Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal," according to the event page. The program is presented in partnership with the Library Speaker's Consortium and the Friends of the Library. Readers can register for the virtual talk through the event page.

Source: “Virtual Author Talk with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith on Tuesday, November 10 at 2:00 pm” (newingtonct.gov)