SPACE FORCE 2038 Hardcover

Space Force 2038: The Adventure Begins by Judd C. Stapleton is a sci-fi novel set in a future where the U.S. Space Force is established to protect American interests in space, particularly on the Moon. The story mixes action, humor, and political satire as humanity competes for lunar resources amidst growing tensions between the U.S., China, and Russia. With futuristic military operations, space travel, and global conflict, the novel explores the challenges of lunar colonization and the high stakes of interstellar competition.

The plot follows Dr. Heywood Floyd, a retired intelligence officer who is called back for one final mission to the Moon. Disguised as a retired professor, Floyd deals with political and military challenges on the Moon, particularly over the disputed South Pole-Aitken Basin. As he carries out his mission, Floyd reflects on the personal sacrifices of his career and the emotional cost of space exploration, leading to a military conflict that highlights the high price of progress.