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Space threat assessment 2022

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Makena Young, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2022

This report provides a discussion of the technical details that define different types of counterspace weapons and a “highlight” or quick overview of the main countries being tracked—China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, India, and others. The count[...]

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European-Russian space cooperation : from De Gaulle to ExoMars

Brian Harvey, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2021

The story of European-Russian collaboration in space is little known and its importance all too often understated. Because France was the principal interlocutor between these nations, such cooperation did not receive the attention it deserved in[...]

Space threat assessment 2021

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Makena Young, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2021

This report focuses on five specific countries that are either avidly pursuing counterspace capabilities or that present the greatest risk to U.S. National Security: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and India. A sixth section analyzes the count[...]

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Space threat assessment 2020

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Thomas G. Roberts, Author ; Taylor Way, Author ; Makena Young, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2020

This report focuses on five specific countries that are either avidly pursuing counterspace capabilities or that present the greatest risk to the United States' National Security: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and India. A sixth section anal[...]

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Russia's posture in space : prospects for Europe

Marco Aliberti, Author ; Ksenia Lisitsyna, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2019

The book sheds new lights on the evolution of Russian space activities with a focus on their strategy of international cooperation. This analysis is carried out in relation to the evolution of the domestic and international dynamics that have b[...]

Space threat assessment 2019

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Thomas G. Roberts, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2019

The purpose of this report is to review the open-source information available on the counterspace capabilities that can threaten U.S. space systems. It is intended to raise awareness and understanding of the threats, debunk myths and misinformat[...]

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Global counterspace capabilities: an open source assessment

Brian Weeden, Author ; Victoria Samson, Author | Washington, DC : Secure World Foundation | 2018

The report provides an in-depth assessment of counterspace and anti-satellite (ASAT) capabilities being developing around the world. The report is a compilation of publicly-available information for various countries developing counterspace capa[...]

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The proton launcher : history and developments /

Christian Lardier, Author ; Stefan Barensky, Author | London : Wiley-ISTE | Space science and technology series | 2018

The Proton launcher, which has completed over 410 launches since 1965, was the European launch system Ariane's biggest competitor on the commercial market. It was developed by Vladimir Tchelomei, who inherited the German missile V-1 in 1944, car[...]

The proton launcher : history and developments /

Christian Lardier, Author ; Stefan Barensky, Author | London : Wiley-ISTE | Space science and technology series | 2018

The Proton launcher, which has completed over 410 launches since 1965, was the European launch system Ariane's biggest competitor on the commercial market. It was developed by Vladimir Tchelomei, who inherited the German missile V-1 in 1944, car[...]

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Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky : the pioneering rocket scientist and his cosmic philosophy /

Daniel H. Shubin, Editor | New York : Algora Publishing | 2016

As a teacher he became adept at explaining complex problems in vivid ways that were both clear and inspiring. This talent infused his writing, and his prose has been compared to that of Asimov, Clarke and Heinlein. His stories about travel to th[...]

Rockets and revolution : a cultural history of early spaceflight /

Michael G. Smith, Author | [S.l.] : University of Nebraska Press | 2014

'Rockets and Revolution' offers a multifaceted study of the race toward space in the first half of the twentieth century, examining how the Russian, European, and American pioneers competed against one another in the early years to acquire the f[...]

Soviet & Russian space-support ship covers and cachets

Jim Reichman, Author ; Alec Bartos, Author | [S.l.] : American Astrophilately | Philatelic study report | 2014

The Soviet Union space mission planners opted to create ship-based satellite tracking stations rather than negotiate with countries around the world to build a ground-based network to augment their in-country, ground-based tracking capabilities.[...]

Space exploration in a changing international environment

James Andrew Lewis, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | CSIS Reports | 2014

This CSIS Report examines the strategic implications of manned space exploration. The current phase of exploration is coming to an end, and nations are seeking the next step

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Manned spaceflight log II : 2006-2012

David Shayler, Author ; Michael D. Shayler, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2013

"This book, therefore, focuses upon the latest developments covering September 2006 through December 2012, a period of six years in which the main space station assembly was completed, yet another lease of life was given to Soyuz after over 40 y[...]

The Soyuz launch vehicle : the two lives of an engineering triumph

Christian Lardier, Author ; Stefan Barensky, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2013

This remarkable book gives a complete and accurate description of the two lives of Soyuz, chronicling the cooperative space endeavor of Europe and Russia. First, it takes us back to the early days of astronautics, when technology served politics[...]

The Soyuz launch vehicle : the two lives of an engineering triumph

Christian Lardier, Author ; Stefan Barensky, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2013

This remarkable book gives a complete and accurate description of the two lives of Soyuz, chronicling the cooperative space endeavor of Europe and Russia. First, it takes us back to the early days of astronautics, when technology served politics[...]

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Russian exploration, from Siberia to space : a history /

Brian Bonhomme, Author | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers | 2012

This study provides a narrative survey and critical analysis of a rich but overlooked tradition of geographical exploration by Russians and others in Russian service since 1580. This work introduces Russia into the history of world exploration a[...]

First orbit : the real time re-creation of history's first human spaceflight

Christopher Riley, Film editor | East Langton (United Kingdom) : The Attic Room | 2011

Actors: Yuri Gagarin and Sergei Korolev./ Subtitled into 17 languages.

Russian space probes : scientific discoveries and future missions

Brian Harvey ; Olga Zakutnyaya, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2011

Russian space probes : scientific discoveries and future missions

Brian Harvey, Author ; Olga Zakutnyaya, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2011

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Les deux vies de Soyouz

Christian Lardier, Author ; Stefan Barensky, Author | Paris : Edite | 2010

The partnership : a NASA history of the Apollo-Soyuz test project /

Edward Clinton Ezell, Author ; Linda Neuman Ezell, Author | [S.l.] : Dover Publications | 2010

The 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) was the first joint U.S.-Soviet space flight, in which teams from the two nations met in orbit to test an international docking system and conduct both collaborative and independent studies. This authori[...]

Supporting russian satellite equipment suppliers to export

Ivan Bénilan, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2010

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Energiya-Buran : the Soviet space shuttle

Bart Hendrickx ; Bert Vis | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2007

Praxis manned spaceflight log 1961-2006

David Shayler, Author ; Michael D. Shayler, Author ; Tim Furniss, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2007

This book is a comprehensive guide to all the space missions, from Gagarin to the ISS and the latest Chinese Shenzhou missions. A chronological sequence of orbital flights includes facts on the sub-orbital and ballistics flights that are a funda[...]

The rebirth of the Russian space program : 50 years after Sputnik, new frontiers

Brian Harvey | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2007

1. Almost the end / 2. Building the Internaional Space Station / 3. Scientific and applications programs / 4. Military programs / 5. Launchers and engines / 6. Launch sites / 7. The design bureaus / 8. Resurgent-the new projects.

Russian planetary exploration : history, development, legacy, prospects

Brian Harvey | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2007

Russia's cosmonauts : inside the Yuri Gagarin training center

Rex Hall ; David J. Shayler ; Bert Vis | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2005

Astronautics : summary and prospects

Anatoly Ivanovich Kiselev ; Alexander Alexeevich Medvedev ; Valery Alexandrovich Menshikov | New York, NY : Springer | 2003

The focus is on the development of astronautics in Russia in the new historical and economic conditions but the book covers also the development in the USA, Europe, China, Japan and India. The book also contains a huge amount of facts described [...]

Tracks to space : Technology Research Advancing Cooperative Knowledge Sharing

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2003

Is a project to perform a survey and mapping of the space technology Research & Development (R&D) efforts and innovation processes among the space agencies of several major space-faring nations (China, Japan, Russia and USA). This report illust[...]

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