In a future where space exploration is tightly controlled by governmental treaties and bureaucratic inertia, visionary entrepreneur Sam Bass dares to defy the status quo. Founding Horizon Station, the first fully independent space hub beyond Earth’s jurisdiction, Bass ignites a revolution that challenges terrestrial powers. As StarQuest expands to establish the inaugural private lunar base and launches humanity’s first mission to Mars, the balance of power shifts dramatically. Nations scramble to adapt, leaders grapple with the loss of control, and a new reality emerges: the age of government-dominated space is over. This is the gripping tale of the birth of space sovereignty, where audacious pioneers set humanity on a path toward interplanetary expansion-free from Earth’s rule.Perfect for readers who enjoy:Near-future space exploration thrillersCorporate-driven colonization narrativesPolitical intrigue and power strugglesThe dismantling of governmental control over spaceVisionary science fiction grounded in real-world science and geopoliticsThe future of humanity is no longer bound to Earth. The Exodus has begun.