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European Autonomy in Space

By Cenan Al-Ekabi (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2015
ISBN
978-3-319-11109-4, 978-3-319-11110-0
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-11110-0
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2196877 bytes)
Series
Studies in Space Policy 10
Edition
1
Pages
198\198
Time added
2015-02-17 02:00:00
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Political SAir and Outer Space; R & D/Technology Policygeneral; Law of the Sea

Description

The volume provides analyses and evaluations of the continuing importance of Europe’s autonomy in its access to space as a key driver in the development of European space capabilities. From a detailed historical analysis of some of the pitfalls of dependence in the space industry, experts analyse the full range of current European space capabilities and identify areas where autonomy is both possible and required, even in a situation of severe budgetary constraints. The contributions present a comprehensive overview of European efforts in a broad range of areas including energy, culture, science, and security; access to space, space applications, human spaceflight, security and space situational awareness, and strategic issues. They make a cogent strategic and economic case for policy makers to continue to bear in mind the importance of autonomous space capabilities, even in an interdependent globalised world.

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