3. Civil Space: Science and Exploration

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. Preface vii
4. Introduction 1
5. 1. Getting Into Orbit 13
6. 2. The Politics of the Space Age 37
7. 3. Civil Space: Science and Exploration 61
8. 4. Commercial Space Developments 101
9. 5. Military Space: Expanded Uses and New Risks 137
10. 6. Space Diplomacy 167
11. 7. Trends and Future Options 189
12. Notes 215
13. Index 239