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The economics of big science : essays by leading scientists and policymakers

Hans Peter Beck, Author ; Charitos Panagiotis, Author | Cham : Springer | Science policy reports | 2021

The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures. Investment in science - whether in education[...]

Embedding Space in African Society : The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 supported by space applications /

Annette Froehlich, Editor | Cham : Springer | Southern Space Studies | 2019

This book provides a detailed insight into how space and its applications are embedded, and can be further embedded, into African society in support of the SDGs, while taking into account the specific features, needs, and diversity of that socie[...]

The future of humanity : our destiny in the universe

Michio Kaku, Author | New York : Anchor Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC | 2019

Formerly the domain of fiction, moving human civilization to the stars is increasingly becoming a scientific possibility--and a necessity. Whether in the near future due to climate change and the depletion of finite resources, or in the distant [...]

Space 2.0 : how private spaceflight, a resurgent NASA, and international partners are creating a new space age

Rod Pyle, Author | Dallas, TX : BenBella Books | 2019

In Space 2.0, space historian Rod Pyle, in collaboration with the National Space Society, will give you an inside look at the next few decades of spaceflight and long-term plans for exploration, utilization, and settlement. No longer the exclusi[...]

Space and STEM : one giant leap for education

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

"What can space contribute to global STEM education?" This report describes ways to use space to improve STEM education and reach a broader audience. Space-related content can be integrated into existing academic curriculum and into non-school m[...]

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The farthest shore : a 21st century guide to space

Joseph N. Pelton, Editor ; Angelia P. Bukley, Editor | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | Space series | 2010

The Farthest Shore is a comprehensive new guide to space systems and exploration as we reach anew into space in the 21st century. Inside this substantially enlarged and revised edition, (now over 500 pages!) everyone from a questing student to [...]

Utilization of space : today and tomorrow

Berndt (ed.) Feuerbacher ; Heinz (ed.) Stoewer | New York, NY : Springer | 2006

2009 basic science book award from IAA.

Benefits of human spaceflight

Andrew Wilson, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 2005

The impact of space activities upon society

Bruce Battrick, Editor ; David Raitt, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 2005

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Introductory space course, 23-27 May 2005 [held] ISU Central Campus, Strasbourg, France

International Space University | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2005

Space : what now? : the past, present, and possible futures of activities in space

Tom Hill | [S.l.] : PublishAmerica | 2005

The farthest shore : a 21st century guide to space

Joseph N. Pelton, Editor ; Angelia P. Bukley, Editor | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | Space series | 2004

The Farthest Shore is a comprehensive new guide to space systems and exploration as we reach anew into space in the 21st century. Inside this substantially enlarged and revised edition, (now over 500 pages!) everyone from a questing student to [...]

Space sciences

Louise K. Harra, Editor ; Keith O. Mason, Editor | [S.l.] : Imperial College Press | 2004

Exploring Mercury : the iron planet

Robert G. Strom ; Ann L. Sprague | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2003

Mercury is a planet shrouded in mystery. Only 45 percent of its surface has been seen in any detail, and that was from Mariner 10 flyby in 1974. New Earth-based observations have shed light on surface and exosphere compositions, and re-evaluatio[...]

Space technology

Joseph A. Angelo | [S.l.] : Greenwood Press | Sourcebooks in modern technology | 2003

A ready reference guide that provides nonspecialists with current information on seminal developments in space technology. This first volume of the series includes detailed history of space's technology's evolution, discussion of civilain and mi[...]

NASA historical data book : NASA Launch systems, Space transportation, Human Spaceflight, and Space science 1989-1998

Judy A. Rumerman | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA History Program Office | NASA History Series | 2000

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Keys to space : an interdisciplinary approach to space studies

A. Houston, Editor ; M. Rycroft, Editor | New York : McGraw-Hill | 1999

This unprecedented book offers a balanced initial approach to the complexities of space, its many practical applications and its relevance to human society. It surveys all aspects of space, in an interdisciplinary way, for the non-expert reader,[...]

Keys to space : an interdisciplinary approach to space studies

A. Houston, Editor ; M. Rycroft, Editor | New York : McGraw-Hill | 1999

This unprecedented book offers a balanced initial approach to the complexities of space, its many practical applications and its relevance to human society. It surveys all aspects of space, in an interdisciplinary way, for the non-expert reader,[...]

The science of Star Wars

Jeanne Cavelos | New York : St. Martin's Griffin | 1999

Math applied to space science : interesting problems and their solutions

[S.l.] : Research and Education Association | 1998

RA : the sun for science and humanity : Team Project report

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 1996

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Seminars of the United Nations programme on space applications : selected papers on remote sensing, satellite communications and space science 1995

Vienna : United Nations | Seminars | 1995

VISION 2020 : an international view of the future

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 1995

In contemplating this future, we--the authors of Vision 2020- raised many questins: what should 2020 look like? What types of institutions and capabilities should exist? What types of social and technical infrastructures should be passed on and [...]

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Resources of near-earth space

John S. Lewis, Editor | Tucson : University of Arizona Press | 1993

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Aerospace century XXI : space sciences, applications, and commercial developments : proceedings of the 33rd annual AAS international conference, Boulder, Colorado, October 26-29, 1986

Jean N. Koster, Editor ; George W. Morgenthaler, Editor | [S.l.] : Univelt | Advances in the astronautical sciences | 1987

Global implications of space activities

Lawrence Levy, Editor ; Jerry Grey, Editor | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA aerospace assessment series | 1982

The world in space : a survey of space activities and issues : prepared for UNISPACE 82

Ralph Chipman | [S.l.] : Prentice Hall | 1982

Space science and engineering

Ernst Stuhlinger, Editor ; Gustav Mesmer, Editor | New York : McGraw-Hill | McGraw-Hill series in missile and space technology | 1965

Research and invention in outer space : liability and intellectual property rights

Sa'id Mosteshar, Editor | [S.l.] : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers | 01/01/1995

Sixth Alumni Conference of the International Space University : Sixth Alumni Conference of the International Space University : 10th anniversary summer session program 1997, Herring Hall, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA, July 11, 1997 /

International Space University, Issuing body | Houston (Texas, United States) : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center

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