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Access to space in the Southern Hemisphere

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

The space sector worldwide is experiencing a shift from traditional activities involving large heavy launch vehicles and satellites to a much faster paced NewSpace paradigm. NewSpace is primarily driven by private organizations and is characteri[...]

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Securing Japan : an assessment of Japan's strategy for space

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

The overarching objective of this study is to provide an in-depth investigation of the degree and nature of change in Japanese space strategy, to shed lights on the catalysts of this change and to suggest where Japan space efforts might be heading.

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Space venture Europe 2019 : entrepreneurship and private investment in the european space sector

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

This ESPI Report provides an in-depth investigation of the evolution of Europe entrepreneurship environment and start-up dynamics. Space Venture shed light on specific new tendencies and developments: Key metrics and trend / Principal goals and [...]

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Start-up space : update on investment in commercial space ventures

Alexandria (United States) : Bryce Space and Technology LLC | 2020

The report tracks publicly-reported seed, venture, and private equity investment in start-up space ventures as they grow and mature, from 2000 through the end of 2019. The report includes debt financing for these companies where applicable to pr[...]

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Towards a European approach to space traffic management

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

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The case for space : how the revolution in spaceflight opens up a future of limitless possibility /

Robert Zubrin, Author | [S.l.] : Prometheus Books | 2019

Astronautical engineer Robert Zubrin spells out the potential of these new developments in an engrossing narrative that is visionary yet grounded by a deep understanding of the practical challenges.Fueled by the combined expertise of the old aer[...]

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Commercial space technologies and applications : communication, remote sensing, GPS, and meteorological satellites /

Mohammad Razani, Author | [S.l.] : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis | 2019

This new edition introduces and examines the space technologies that are benefiting our everyday life. Space provides a unique environment to carry out scientific research that is otherwise impossible on Earth, including the fields of medicine, [...]

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Enhancing industrial space competitiveness (SpacEst) : global trends and local positioning

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

The Grand Est region has potential to participate and contribute to the global space economy and should take a proactive role to support and accelerate its contribution to the space industry, for the benefit of the people in this region of Franc[...]

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The future of the European space sector : how to leverage Europe's technological leadership and boost investments for space ventures

Alessandro de Concini, Author ; Jaroslav Toth, Author ; European Investment Bank (EIB), Author | [S.l.] : European Commission | 2019

The study reviews access-to-finance conditions met by companies active in the European space sector and proposes potential solutions to improve them. One of the principal objectives of this study is to analyse how public funds in the EU could be[...]

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Manufacturing for exploration

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

This report discusses on the potential of ISM (In-Space Manufacturing) as a solution to enable a self-sustaining space habitat without re-supply requirements. The report is split into two sections. The first section of the report uses the Intern[...]

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The new frontiers of space : economic implications, security issues and evolving scenarios

Stefania Paladini, Author | [S.l.] : Palgrave Macmillan | 2019

There are few industries in today's world as dynamic and dramatically changing as the space sector, with new ventures and initiatives being announced on a daily basis. As well as emerging countries improving their launching and manufacturing cap[...]

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Space 2.0 : revolutionary advances in the space industry

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | Springer Praxis Books | 2019

A true revolution has rocked the space industry, as Silicon Valley and new startup companies around the world have shaken up the status quo. This has in turn triggered a hefty response among traditional aerospace companies, launching the sector [...]

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Space 2.0 : revolutionary advances in the space industry

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | Springer Praxis Books | 2019

A true revolution has rocked the space industry, as Silicon Valley and new startup companies around the world have shaken up the status quo. This has in turn triggered a hefty response among traditional aerospace companies, launching the sector [...]

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The space economy in figures : how space contributes to the global economy

Paris : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) | 2019

The space economy is expanding and becoming increasingly global, driven by the development of ever-more governmental space programmes around the world, the multiplication of commercial actors in value chains, durable digitalisation trends, and n[...]

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Space mining and manufacturing

Davide Sivolella, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2019

This book produces convincing evidence that exploiting the potential of space could help solve many environmental and social issues affecting our planet, such as pollution, overcrowding, resource depletion and conflicts, economic inequality, [...]

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Space security index 2019

Jessica West, Editor | [S.l.] : Space security.org | 2019

Space Security Index 2019 is the 16th annual report on developments related to safety, sustainability, and security in outer space. It is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activit[...]

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Space tourism : the elusive dream /

Erik Cohen, Editor ; Sam Spector, Editor | [S.l.] : Emerald Publishing Limited | Tourism social science series | 2019

This is the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary work on the emergent phenomenon of space tourism. Leading specialists from a range of fields cover a wide spectrum of topics including the space history and technology underpinning current devel[...]

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Above and beyond : exploring the business of space /

Louis Brennan, Author ; Loizos Th. Heracleous, Author ; Alessandra Vecchi, Author | London : Routledge | 2018

The global space sector has always been regarded as a cutting-edge field, futuristic and at the forefront of innovation. In recent years, the sector has undergone massive change, giving rise to a high-technology niche worth over $330 billion in[...]

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Above and beyond : exploring the business of space /

Louis Brennan, Author ; Loizos Th. Heracleous, Author ; Alessandra Vecchi, Author | London : Routledge | 2018

The global space sector has always been regarded as a cutting-edge field, futuristic and at the forefront of innovation. In recent years, the sector has undergone massive change, giving rise to a high-technology niche worth over $330 billion in[...]

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Commercial lunar propellant architecture : a collaborative study of lunar propellant production

Washington : United Launch Alliance | 2018

This study demonstrates both the technical and economic feasibility of establishing a commercial lunar propellant production capability. It provides recommendations to interested government and private organizations and defines a path to impleme[...]

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Deep space commodities : exploration, production and trading /

Tom James, Editor | [S.l.] : Palgrave Macmillan | 2018

Welcome to the new space economy... Space is open for business! The dawn of a new space race led by private sector entrepreneurs is upon us thanks to the USA Space Act 2015 and technology advances like SpaceX rockets, which have greatly reduced [...]

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Emerging space markets

Stella Tkatchova, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

This book analyzes the commercial space activities and commercialization processes of the last fifteen years and maps the future challenges that NewSpace companies will face developing commercial space markets. In addition the reader will find [...]

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Emerging space markets

Stella Tkatchova, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2018

This book analyzes the commercial space activities and commercialization processes of the last fifteen years and maps the future challenges that NewSpace companies will face developing commercial space markets. In addition the reader will find [...]

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Future of On Orbit Servicing

Antonio Caiazzo, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

The business regarding any space related activities is limited by on-orbit failures, launch failures and the amount of supplies that can be carried as part of a space mission. In the common spacecraft, it is possible to identify “expendable’ sou[...]

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Outer solar system

Viorel Badescu, Author ; Kris Zacny, Author | Cham : Springer | 2018

The Earth has limited resources while the resources in space are virtually unlimited. Further development of humanity will require going beyond our planet and exploring of extraterrestrial bodies and their resources. This book investigates Outer[...]

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Public/private human access to space : volume 2: Earth orbit and beyond

Simonetta Di Pippo, Editor ; Ken Davidian, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | 2018

The chartered theme of the cosmic study group is “Public/Private Human Access to Space,” informally referred to in this report as the “Human Orbital Market” or the “HOM” cosmic study group. The goal of the HOM cosmic study is to estimate the eme[...]

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Rare earth frontiers : from terrestrial subsoils to lunar landscapes

Julie M. Klinger, Author | [S.l.] : Cornell University Press | 2018

Rare Earth Frontiers is a work of human geography that serves to demystify the powerful elements that make possible the miniaturization of electronics, green energy and medical technologies, and essential telecommunications and defense systems. [...]

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The rise of private actors in the space sector

Alessandra Vernile, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2018

This book provides a broad set of information and data on the rise of private actors in the space sector, organized into different topics covering the various trends that have shaped the space sector during the last decade. The book, written in[...]

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The rise of private actors in the space sector

Alessandra Vernile, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2018

This book provides a broad set of information and data on the rise of private actors in the space sector, organized into different topics covering the various trends that have shaped the space sector during the last decade. The book, written in[...]

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Space capitalism : How humans will colonize planets, moons and asteroids

Peter Lothian Nelson, Author ; Walter E. Block, Author | [S.l.] : Palgrave Macmillan | Palgrave studies in classical liberalism | 2018

This book compares and contrasts the motivations, morality, and effectiveness of space exploration when pursued by private entrepreneurs as opposed to government. The authors advocate market-driven, private initiatives take the lead through enh[...]

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