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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 | New York : 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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Space security index 2018

Jessica West, Editor | [S.l.] : Space security.org | 2018

This report is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activities and provide a common, comprehensive, objective knowledge base to support the development of national and international [...]

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Space sustainability : a pratical guide

Washington, DC : Secure World Foundation | 2018

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UK spaceport business case evaluation

Santa Clara, CA : Frost & Sullivan | Frost & Sullivan white paper | 2018

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Washington state space economy

Puget Sound Regional Council, Author | Seattle, Washington : Puget Sound Regional Council | 2018

The report shows that the space industry has a strong economic impact throughout the central Puget Sound region and Washington state. Business activities tied to direct, indirect and induced impacts of the space industry will contribute an estim[...]

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Ways forward for On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM) of spacecraft

Sara A. Carioscia, Author ; Benjamin A. Corbin, Author ; Bhavya Lal, Author | United States : IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute | IDA Document | 2018

On May 31, 2018, STPI held a workshop on the challenges, next steps, and roles of government and industry in on-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. The participants included representatives and subject matter experts from industry and [...]

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Capitalism in space : private enterprise and competition reshape the global aerospace launch industry

Robert Zimmerman, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for a New American Security | 2017

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European space programs and the digital challenge

Laurence Nardon, Editor | Paris (France) : Institut Francais des Relations Internationales (IFRI) | Etudes de l'IFRI | 2017

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Market analysis of a privately owned and operated space station

Keith W. Crane, Author | United States : IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute | 2017

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The new gold rush

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | [S.l.] : Copernicus Books | 2017

The authors track the growing number of space businesses and opportunities for investors, and the many possible benefits of spaceplanes, space stations and even space colonies. The authors also discuss the need for more regulatory reform. Compa[...]

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The new gold rush

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | [S.l.] : Copernicus Books | 2017

The authors track the growing number of space businesses and opportunities for investors, and the many possible benefits of spaceplanes, space stations and even space colonies. The authors also discuss the need for more regulatory reform. Compa[...]

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A new vision: the future of ISS : a journey to the future beyond 2024

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

The objective of this project is to propose and develop a technically, economically, socially, and politically feasible scenario to repurpose the ISS beyond 2024. This Team Project proposes an extension of life meant to inspire the next generati[...]

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Societal and economic benefits of a dedicated National Space Agency for Australia

Annalisa Piva, Author | Adelaide : Defense SA | 2017

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South Australian space capability directory

Adelaide : South Australian Space Industry Centre | 2017

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Space innovation and growth strategy (South Australia) : action plan 2016-2020

Adelaide : South Australian Space Industry Centre | 2017

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Space security index 2017

Laura Grego, Editor | [S.l.] : Space security.org | 2017

this report is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activities and provide a common, comprehensive, objective knowledge base to support the development of national and international [...]

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The annual compendium of commercial space transportation 2016

The Tauri Group (United States), Author | United States : Federal Aviation Administration | 2016

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Economic development of low Earth orbit

Patrick Besha, Editor ; Alexander MacDonald, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA History Program Office | 2016

This collection of papers identifies a number of important policy questions that will be of rising importance as NASA transitions human spaceflight in LEO to the private sector, as well as a number of economic analysis methods for addressing tho[...]

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