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Original Sin : power, technology, and war in outer space

Bleddyn E. Bowen, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2023

Space technology was developed to enhance the killing power of the state. The Moon landings and the launch of the Space Shuttle were mere sideshows, drawing public attention away from the real goal: military and economic control of space as a so[...]

Low orbit, high stakes : all-in on the LEO broadband competition

Makena Young, Author ; Akhil Thadani, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2022

The competition to provide broadband from low Earth orbit (LEO) is one of the most important, least appreciated geostrategic developments underway. Policymakers in Washington have yet to consider the economic and strategic implications of LEO sa[...]

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Commercial and military uses of outer space

Melissa de Zwart, Author ; Stacey Henderson, Author | Singapore : Springer | Issues in Space | 2021

This edited book brings together a diverse range of chapters on space related topics. The authors included in this book are drawn from Australia and overseas, from academia, government, industry, civil society and the military. This book contain[...]

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The geopolitics of space exploration

Marcello Spagnulo, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2021

This is the tale of the modern Space Age, detailing all the risks, rewards and rivalries that have fueled space exploration over the decades. Jump into a world of ambitious entrepreneurs and determined spacefaring nations, of secret spy satellit[...]

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Global issues surrounding outer space law and policy

Tu-hwan Kim, Author | Hershey, PA : IGI global | 2021

"This authored book addresses the global issues and solutions pertaining to outer space law and policy, addressing the United Nations international five space treaties, the main contents of thirty countries' domestic space law and policy as well[...]

In-orbit services: full report : policy and bsiness perspectives

Vienna (Austria) : European Space Policy Institute | ESPI report, ISSN 2218-0931 | 2020

The objective of this research is to provide a comprehensive definition and assessment of the commercial and institutional landscape of in-orbit services as well as an overview of the various technological, technical, economic, political and leg[...]

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On-orbit servicing : next generation of space activities

Annette Froehlich, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2020

This book shares a range of new and diverse insights on On-Orbit Servicing (OOS), and examines its implications especially from political, legal, economic, and security perspectives. OSS has been evolving rapidly and presents both challenges and[...]

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On-orbit servicing : next generation of space activities

Annette Froehlich, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2020

This book shares a range of new and diverse insights on On-Orbit Servicing (OOS), and examines its implications especially from political, legal, economic, and security perspectives. OSS has been evolving rapidly and presents both challenges and[...]

Scramble for the skies : the great power competition to control the resources of outer space /

Namrata Goswami, Author ; Peter A. Garretson, Author | Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books | 2020

With a focus on China, the United States, and India, this book examines the economic ambitions of the second space race. The authors argue that space ambitions are informed by a combination of factors, including available resources, capability, [...]

Scramble for the skies : the great power competition to control the resources of outer space /

Namrata Goswami, Author ; Peter A. Garretson, Author | Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books | 2020

With a focus on China, the United States, and India, this book examines the economic ambitions of the second space race. The authors argue that space ambitions are informed by a combination of factors, including available resources, capability, [...]

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Space capacity building in the XXI Century

S. Ferretti, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2020

This book, edited by the European Space Policy Institute, is the first international publication, following UNISPACE+50, to analyze how space capacity building can empower the international community towards fully accessing all the economic and [...]

The space report 2020 : the authoritative guide to global space activity

Space Foundation, Author | [S.l.] : Space Foundation | 2020

This report gives an overview of major global space developments over the past year. Valuable to space professionals, students, policy-makers, researchers and the media, it includes highlights from all space sectors, from defense to exploration,[...]

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The space report 2020 : Quarter 2

Space Foundation, Author | [S.l.] : Space Foundation | 2020

This report gives an overview of major global space developments over the past year. Valuable to space professionals, students, policy-makers, researchers and the media, it includes highlights from all space sectors, from defense to exploration,[...]

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Evolution of the role of space agencies

Vienna (Austria) : European Space Policy Institute | ESPI report, ISSN 2218-0931 | 2019

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Geopolitics of outer space : global security and development

Ilayda Aydin, Author | Washington, DC : Westphalia Press | 2019

Civilization in the twenty-first century is characterized by its technological capacity, which is substantially realized through space technologies. A desire for increased security and rapid development is driving nation-states to engage in an i[...]

Yearbook on Space Policy 2017 : security in outer space: rising stakes for civilian space programmes

Edward Burger, Editor ; Giulia Bordacchini, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | Yearbook on space policy | 2019

The book describes the recent trends in space policy and the space sector overall. While maintaining a global scope with a European perspective, it links space policy with other policy areas, highlights major events, and provides insights on the[...]

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Space law and policy in the post-Soviet states

Nataliia R. Malysheva, Author | The Hague : Eleven International Publishing | Essential air and space law | 2018

The intention of this book is to fill the gap of knowledge about law and policy in the field of exploration and the use of outer space which is being carried out by the new independent States that appeared after the former USSR's dissolution. Th[...]

Space ready : the launchpad for emerging agencies

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

The purpose of this report is to make a comparison of different types of space agencies from all over the globe. It considers the funding, structure, program aims, and activities of 14 agencies to provide emerging states with an analysis of the [...]

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The space report 2018 : the authoritative guide to global space activity

Space Foundation, Author | [S.l.] : Space Foundation | 2018

This report gives an overview of major global space developments over the past year. Valuable to space professionals, students, policy-makers, researchers and the media, it includes highlights from all space sectors, from defense to exploration,[...]

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Yearbook on Space Policy 2016 : space for sustainable development

Cenan Al-Ekabi, Editor ; S. Ferretti, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | Yearbook on space policy | 2018

The Yearbook on Space Policy is the reference publication analysing space policy developments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European. The Year[...]

Amazing stories of the space age : true tales of Nazis in orbit, soldiers on the moon, orphaned martian robots, and other fascinating accounts from the annals of spaceflight /

Rod Pyle, Author | [S.l.] : Prometheus Books | 2017

Reveals the most unusual space missions ever devised inside and outside of NASA during a time when nothing was too odd to be taken seriously, and the race to the moon and the threat from the Soviet Union trumped all other considerations.

ARESS - A roadmap for emerging space states

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2017

This project provides a general roadmap for nations to build space sector capacity. It discusses why various nations would want to pursue involvement in space, noting that different cultures can have vastly different rationales. It also addresse[...]

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Commercial uses of space and space tourism : legal and policy aspects /

Jan Wouters, Editor ; Philip De Man, Editor ; Rik Hansen, Editor | Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing | 2017

Commercial Uses of Space and Space Tourism combines the perspectives of academics, policy makers and major industry players around three central themes connected to commercial spacefaring: the international legal challenges posed by the dramatic[...]

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Commercial uses of space and space tourism : legal and policy aspects /

Jan Wouters, Editor ; Philip De Man, Editor ; Rik Hansen, Editor | Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing | 2017

Commercial Uses of Space and Space Tourism combines the perspectives of academics, policy makers and major industry players around three central themes connected to commercial spacefaring: the international legal challenges posed by the dramati[...]

Hanbook for new actors in space

Christopher Daniel Johnson, Author | Washington, DC : Secure World Foundation | 2017

The goal of the handbook is to provide a broad overview of the fundamental principles, laws, norms, and best practices for peaceful, safe, and responsible activities in space. By doing so, we hope to maximize the positive benefits and minimize [...]

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An international study on global space governance

Ram S. Jakhu, Editor ; Joseph N. Pelton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2017

This book is based on the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Global Space Governance study commissioned by the 2014 Montreal Declaration that called upon civil society, academics, governments, the private sector, and other stakehol[...]

The power of the space club

Deganit Paikowsky, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

Why do nation states choose to develop national space programs? How can they justify national efforts to acquire capabilities by arguing for membership of the space club? This book provides a unique perspective of the past, current and future o[...]

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The power of the space club

Deganit Paikowsky, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

Why do nation states choose to develop national space programs? How can they justify national efforts to acquire capabilities by arguing for membership of the space club? This book provides a unique perspective of the past, current and future o[...]

The space report 2017 : the authoritative guide to global space activity

Space Foundation, Author | [S.l.] : Space Foundation | 2017

This report gives an overview of major global space developments over the past year. Valuable to space professionals, students, policy-makers, researchers and the media, it includes highlights from all space sectors, from defense to exploration,[...]

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Space trends 2016 : global space activity overview. Volume 2 Recent launcher trends (1996-2015)

Pierre Lionnet, Editor | Brussels, Paris : ASD-Eurospace | 2017

The Volume 2 provides information related to the launches between 1996-2015. Graphs on the mass, events and success vs failures. Also, graphs for the analysis of the main launchers used during this period, their performances and the mass launche[...]

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