The coffee-table book “RE:VIEW – Wozu die Menschheit retten?” (“RE:VIEW – Why Save Humanity?”) was published on September 14, 2026. “While ESA’s HERA spacecraft is gathering data in space for planetary defense, this book project turns its gaze back toward Earth: What is humanity, what does it destroy, what does it create – and does it deserve a future? Planetary defense – a global challenge with little public visibility. The first part of the book provides the background and tells the story of the first talking spacecraft, which made it into space against all odds. The central question Hera is intended to answer on its mission: Can space objects that come dangerously close to Earth be deflected from a collision course with our home planet through deliberate spacecraft impacts? Collaged illustrations and photographs combine facts with emotion, bringing science to life.” (Publisher’s description) “The book then develops a multifaceted portrait of our species from HERA’s perspective, featuring contributions and conversations between its AI companion and notable figures from science, art, culture, and society.” (Publisher’s description) Contributors include Queen musician and astrophysicist Brian May, former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, the first female space tourist Anousheh Ansari, “Interstellar” visionary Paul Franklin, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk, former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, science fiction author Andreas Eschbach, artist Jonathan Meese, and philosopher of technology and machine ethicist Oliver Bendel, who published the book “300 Keywords Weltraum” (“300 Keywords: Space”) in 2025. “In this way, a mission becomes a visually powerful book object exploring humanity, technology, responsibility, and hope.” (Publisher’s description) The 400-page book, featuring numerous images, is available from booksellers (Photo: We Mind Publishing).
Why Save Humanity?
