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Journey to the Moon : technological and legal perspectives for sustainable human presence

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2023

During the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program (SHSSP23), this team has identified the most pressing of these challenges, looking for practical solutions that would ensure a sustainable presence of the human species on the Moon. The co[...]

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Terraforming Mars

Martin Beech, Editor ; J. Seckbach, Editor ; Richard Gordon, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley | Astrobiology perspectives on life of the universe | 2022

The idea of terraforming Mars has, in recent times, become a topic of intense scientific interest and great public debate. Stimulated in part by the contemporary imperative to begin geoengineering Earth, as a means to combat global climate chang[...]

Building blocks for the development of an international framework for the governance of space resource activities : a commentary

de O. Bittencourt Neto, Editor ; Mahulena Hoffmann, Editor ; Tanja L. Masson-Zwaan, Editor ; Dimitra Stefoudi, Editor | The Hague : Eleven International Publishing | 2020

This book provides a unique and comprehensive coverage of the work of the Hague International Space Resources Governance group, with the purpose of assessing the need and laying the groundwork for such a framework.

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Building blocks for the development of an international framework for the governance of space resource activities : a commentary

de O. Bittencourt Neto, Editor ; Mahulena Hoffmann, Editor ; Tanja L. Masson-Zwaan, Editor ; Dimitra Stefoudi, Editor | The Hague : Eleven International Publishing | 2020

This book provides a unique and comprehensive coverage of the work of the Hague International Space Resources Governance group, with the purpose of assessing the need and laying the groundwork for such a framework.

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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Utilization of lunar resources for future space exploration missions

Altynay Demeubayeva, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

In 2007 NASA presented its in-situ resource utilization architecture. It comprised multipleobjectives, such as the development of lunar ISRU capabilities for exploration, operationalexperience and mission validations for Mars, in addition to the[...]

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Space resource utilization : a view from an emerging space faring nation /

Annette Froehlich, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2018

The book speaks to the need for a regulatory framework with regards to space resource utilization. In doing so, significant elements of the subject matter have been explored, taking into account the different phases of a space mission and the p[...]

aMARTE : a Mars roadmap for travel and exploration

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2016

This report explores explore the implications of new discoveries in the Martian environment on a future human exploration mission to Mars. Water, and in particular flowing water, is essential for life as we know it on Earth and is an important r[...]

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The value of the Moon : how to explore, live, and prosper in space using the Moon's resources /

Paul D. Spudis, Author | [S.l.] : Smithsonian Books | 2016

"While the Moon was once thought to hold the key to space exploration, in recent decades, the U.S. has largely turned its sights toward Mars and other celestial bodies instead. In The Value of the Moon, lunar scientist Paul Spudis argues that th[...]

The value of the Moon : how to explore, live, and prosper in space using the Moon's resources /

Paul D. Spudis, Author | [S.l.] : Smithsonian Books | 2016

"While the Moon was once thought to hold the key to space exploration, in recent decades, the U.S. has largely turned its sights toward Mars and other celestial bodies instead. In The Value of the Moon, lunar scientist Paul Spudis argues that th[...]

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Asteroid mining : the case for a european venture

Shar Mansoor, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

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Bioethical considerations and property rights issues associated with the discovery of extraterrestrial biological entities : implications for political policy in the context of future studies

William Robert Kramer, Author | Manoa (United States) : University of Hawaii | 2012

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OASIS : operations and service infrastructure for space

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2012

To provide easy and affordable access into orbital and deep space destinations, creating a network of spaceports is an option to provide a more economical solution [...]. This report details the different phases of a project for developing a net[...]

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Lunar resource utilization for the benefit of humankind

Sanders D. Rosenberg | [S.l.] : In-Space Propulsion | 2003

Lunar resource utilization for the benefit of humankind

Sanders D. Rosenberg | [S.l.] : In-Space Propulsion | 2003

Lunar resource utilization for the benefit of humankind

Sanders D. Rosenberg | [S.l.] : In-Space Propulsion | 2003