This book compiles research on the expanding role of earth observation satellite initiatives and their application to such capabilities as mobile broadband, Internet, and mobile communication connectivity. This book provides a comprehensive review of how space technology can influence the future...

We estimate the long-term effect of public R&D on growth in manufacturing by analyzing new data from the Cold War era Space Race. We develop a novel empirical strategy that leverages US-Soviet rivalry in space technology to isolate windfall R&D spending. Our results demonstrate that public R&D...

Chapter One: Introduction -- Chapter Two: Satellite Communications -- Chapter Three: Space Launch -- Chapter Four: Remote Sensing -- Chapter Five: Environmental Monitoring -- Chapter Six: Space Domain Awareness -- Chapter Seven: Data Transmit/Receive Networks -- Chapter Eight: Space Logistics --...