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Seveneves is a 2015 hard science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson about humanity's response to the unexplained disintegration of the Moon. Scientists determine that the fragments will produce a catastrophic bombardment of Earth, prompting an international effort to preserve human life in orbit. The novel follows the engineering, political, and biological challenges of survival, then shifts far into the future to examine the descendants of the remaining population.
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What causes the disaster in Seveneves?
The Moon unexpectedly disintegrates, creating fragments that will eventually bombard Earth. Scientists then organize an international effort to preserve human life before the catastrophe reaches the planet.
Why is Seveneves considered hard science fiction?
The novel focuses on orbital mechanics, spacecraft engineering, survival logistics, and the scientific consequences of a broken Moon. Neal Stephenson uses those technical problems as the engine of the 2015 story.
Does Seveneves cover one continuous period of history?
The novel has a major time jump between humanity's immediate response and the distant future that follows. Its structure is divided into three large sections, allowing the consequences of the disaster to unfold across generations.
Who wrote Seveneves?
Neal Stephenson wrote the novel, which was published in 2015. Its central premise begins with the unexplained destruction of the Moon.
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