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The Politics and Perils of Space Exploration

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This book examines the U.S. space program's triumphs and failures in order to assess what constitutes a successful space policy. Using NASA and the space industry's complex history as a guide, it draws global lessons about space missions and the trends we can expect from different nations in the next decade and beyond.

Space exploration has become increasingly dependent on cooperation between countries as well as the involvement of private enterprise. This book thus addresses issues such as: Given their tenuous history, can rival countries work together? Can private enterprise fill NASA's shoes and provide the same expertise and safety standards?

Written by a former NASA Aerodynamics Officer at Houston Mission Control working on the Space Shuttle program, the second edition of this book provides updated information on U.S. space policy, including the new strategy to return to the Moon prior to traveling to Mars. Additionally, it takes a look at the formation of the Space Force as a military unit, as well as the latest developments in private industry. Overall, it is a thought-provoking resource for both space industry professionals and space enthusiasts.

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ISBN: 9783030568344
Publication date:
Author: Linda Dawson
Publisher: Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 272 pages
Series: Springer Praxis Books
Genres: Engineering: general
Astronautics
Aerospace and aviation technology
Public international law
Solar system: the Sun and planets
Applied physics
Economics

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