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Earlier for previous book a synopsis was requested. Here is the lead in for the virtual inner cover of the book:
What is WISLOD
WISLOD is an acronym derived from “What IS Left Of Deimos”.
Construction of the first Space Cable (space elevator) in the Solar System requires relocation of the Martian moons Phobos and Deimos. During those moves, the moons provide raw materials for construction.
The rubble pile remnant of Phobos is encased in the Counterweight, which exerts tension on the Space Cable.
The solid remnant of Deimos is parked in stationary orbit at the intersection of the Martian Space Cable and Mars synchronous orbit altitude.
During Space Cable assembly, WISLOD becomes the informal name for any and all of the various facilities, machine shops, administrative offices, and private enterprises carved into the remnant of Deimos. The Shuttle Dock and Space Dock provide conditions allowing safe transfer of personnel, hardware, and cargo between docked spaceships and Martian Habitat One.
Completion of the Space Cable ushers in fuel-economic exploration and development of the Martian surface. WISLOD becomes the hub of Martian commerce. With less than five percent of its volume in use, WISLOD orbits Mars, ready to support humanity’s expansion into the Outer Solar System.
The WISLOD Bar & Grill welcomes spacers, tourists, and resident Martians to mingle over fine drinks and Worlds Class dining in a microgravity environment.
WISLOD is host to the Regency/Barsoom, a 5-Star microgravity hotel unlike hotels in Low Earth Orbit, or the Earth-Moon Lagrange Habitats. Both the WISLOD Bar & Grill, and the Regency/Barsoom hotel share panoramic views of Mars unequaled anywhere in the Solar System.
WISLOD is the signature destination for tourists, scientists, engineers, and business people from the Inner System.
WISLOD is the jumping off point for Asteroid Belt exploration and development.
WISLOD is the nexus for a growing population of young Martians, writing their own chapters in Human History.
Welcome to WISLOD!