First published 2019
From celestial navigation to satellite warfare, "Accessory to War" explores the centuries-old alliance between science and military power. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-author Avis Lang reveal how the tools of space exploration have been wielded for earthly conquest, as both scientists and soldiers vie for dominance of the ultimate high ground: the cosmos. In this richly researched and provocative examination, the vast mysteries of the universe become a shared laboratory for discovery and a contested battlefield for control.
Genres: science, non-fiction, astronomy, military-history, academic, history-of-science
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, historical-nonfiction
592 pages · Paperback · W. W. Norton & Company