This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at the future of cities in space. We will discuss how the urban areas many of us live in today will lead to cities of the future, placed in orbit around Earth, on the surfaces of the Moon and Mars, and beyond.

Later on in the show, we will be talking with Joe Yogerst. We’ll discuss his new book from National Geographic, 100 Cities 5000 Ideas, as well as what cities of today can tell us about cities of the future.

Currently, roughly four billion people — almost exactly half the world’s population — live in cities spread around the globe. By the year 2050, that number is likely to increase to roughly 68% of the world population (including 89% of people in the U.S.) living in urban areas. For those making their homes in space, that number will — almost certainly — be near 100%.

Cities in space will also face the additional challenges of… well… being in space.

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Exoplanets in Your Backyard! w/ Allyson Johnson from National Geographic, Senior Editor of Complete National Parks of the United States!

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Clear skies! James

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