| Title: | The geopolitics of space colonization : future power relations in the inner solar system |
| Authors: | Bohumil Dobos, Author |
| Material Type: | eBook |
| Publisher: | New York : Routledge, 2024 |
| Series: | Space power and politics |
| ISBN / ISSN / EAN : | 978-1-03-245480-1 |
| Format: | 1 online resource (158 pages) |
| Languages: | English |
| Subjects: | Astronautics and state ; Astronautics--International cooperation ; Geopolitics ; International relations ; Outer space--Exploration--Political aspects |
| Description: | This book presents a geopolitical analysis of the upcoming human exploration of celestial bodies in the inner solar system by the major space powers. It utilizes a systemic approach to the analysis of political events in space to develop a comprehensive overview of the factors influencing planned or proposed missions to the selected objects – the Moon, Mars, and asteroids. As a result of this analysis, the book establishes forward-looking scenarios of possible developments to highlight the main fault lines of the upcoming operations beyond the currently most heavily utilized terrestrial orbits. This framework is rooted in a holistic overview of factors relevant to the mid-term settlement and mining efforts and allows us to highlight the main focal points that will determine the future power distribution inside the inner solar system. The methodology is based on the analysis of an interplay of numerous factors deemed crucial for the decision-making of the major space powers and their capacities to promote their interests in a given region. Major space powers are, for the purpose of this book, understood as those actors with a realistic ability to participate in or lead the inner solar system colonization and mining missions in the mid-term future for which scenario-making is the most suitable. |
| Local note : | Acquired for ISU Library with assistance from Dr. Angie Bukley Donation |
| Local URL or bookplate : | Bookplate |
| Format : | Online |
| Permalink: | https://isulibrary.isunet.edu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=12007 |
Read online (1)
 Access full-text URL |
