Geopolitics of the Outer Space : A European Perspective /: A European Perspective. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Bohumil Dobos.
• Authors: Doboš, Bohumil
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Introduction; References; Chapter 2: Outer Space as a Physical Space; 2.1 Terminology; 2.2 Astromechanics: Movement in Outer Space; 2.3 Space Environment; 2.4 Celestial Bodies; 2.4.1 Moon; 2.4.2 Mars; 2.4.3 Smaller Celestial Bodies; 2.5 Effects on Living Organisms; 2.6 Outer Space as a Physical Space; References; Chapter 3: Outer Space as a Military-Diplomatic Field; 3.1 Space Law; 3.2 Space and Diplomacy; 3.3 Space and Warfare; 3.4 Space Security; 3.5 Outer Space as a Military-Diplomatic Field; References Chapter 4: Outer Space as a Socioeconomic Field4.1 The Social Importance of Space Assets; 4.2 Space and Economy; 4.3 Private (and) Commercial Actors; 4.4 Resource Extraction and Energy from Space; 4.5 The Future of Space Economy; 4.6 Outer Space as a Socioeconomic Field; References; Chapter 5: The History of the European Space Program; 5.1 Geopolitics of European Integration; 5.1.1 Post-Second World War Global Geopolitics; 5.1.2 Geopolitics of the European Continent; 5.1.3 The Process of European Integration; 5.2 The History of the European Space Program; 5.2.1 Phase 1: To the Moon! 5.2.2 Phase 2: Crumbling Bipolarity5.2.3 Phase 3: To the Moon?; References; Chapter 6: European Astropolitics; 6.1 European Strategic Interests; 6.2 The Official European Space Strategy; 6.3 European Space Capabilities; 6.4 SWOT; 6.4.1 Strengths; 6.4.2 Weaknesses; 6.4.3 Opportunities; 6.4.4 Threats; 6.5 Toward the European Space Strategy; 6.5.1 Cooperative Nature; 6.5.2 Strategic Independence; 6.5.3 Commercialization; 6.5.4 Participation in New Frontier Missions; 6.6 Europe in Outer Space; References; Chapter 7: Conclusion
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 320.12; Political science; Geopolitics; Astronautics -- Political aspects; Astronautics and state; Technology and international relations; Space security; Space control (Military science); POLITICAL SCIENCE / Essays; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Government / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Government / National; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Reference; Law -- International; Science -- Astrophysics & Space Science; Public international law; Astronautics; International relations; Astrophysics; Political Science -- International Relations -- General; International relations; Outer space -- Political aspects; Outer space -- Law and legislation; Outer space -- International cooperation; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319968575; 3319968572
• Related ISBNs: 9783319968568; 3319968564
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF file page (EBSCO, viewed October 1, 2018).
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