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...

"This authored book addresses the global issues and solutions pertaining to outer space law and policy, addressing the United Nations international five space treaties, the main contents of thirty countries' domestic space law and policy as well as their national space agencies and two space...

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 enhanced competition and significant resources that can...

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 the cost of space flight. For the first time in...

1. Introduction -- 2. A Snapshot of Space: 2018 -- 3. The Business of Space -- 4. Europe in Space and the Space in Europe: A Complex Relationship -- 5. Beyond Europe: Space Powers Around the World -- 6. Space Diplomacy: Traditional and Non-traditional Security Issues -- 7. The Legal Dimensions...