Space mining and its regulation. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton, Yaw Otu Mankata Nyampong.
• Authors: Jakhu, Ram S (Ram Sarup), 1946-; Pelton, Joseph N; Nyampong, Yaw Otu Mankata
• Contents: Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; About the Authors; 1: Introduction; Scope; New Space Industries and Space Mining Ventures; What Natural Resources Are Found in Space and Where Are They?; The Technology; New Space and the Key Space Actors; The Legal and Regulatory Context: Today and Tomorrow; The Longer Term Perspective; Structure and Purpose of This Book; 2: The Importance of Natural Resources from Space and Key Challenges; Gauging the Future; Coping with the Scale and Complexity Problem; Coping with Legal, Regulatory and Standards Problems; Conclusions 3: Transportation Systems and Targeting Locations for Space Mining New and Improved Transportation Technologies to Support Space Mining; Chemical Fueled Launchers; Ion Propulsion; Nuclear Fueled Propulsion; Mass-Driver Systems on the Moon; Space Elevator Systems; Conclusions; 4: Power and Robotic Systems for Space Mining Operations; Power Systems; Photovoltaic and Battery Systems; Space-Based Thermocouple Energy Systems; Nuclear or Radioactive Isotope Power System; Thermoionic Power Source; Explosives as a Substitute for Mining-Related Energy Needs; Space Robotic Mining Systems Innovative New Space Mining Concepts Conclusions; 5: U. S. Space Exploration and Planetary Resources; Space Telescope Missions; The Apollo Lunar Exploration Program; The Mariners, MESSENGER, the Voyagers, Galileo, the Pioneers, Juno, Huygens-Cassini, Magellan and New Horizons; Lunar Missions; Mars Missions; NASA Asteroid Mission; Assessing the Broad Impact of U. S. Space Missions Over the Past Half Century; Space Telescope Findings; Useful Information about the Moon; Findings Related to Planetary Bodies; Mars Exploratory Programs; Missions to Comets and Asteroids The Future of Space Exploration Technology Related to Space Mining Conclusions; 6: Private Sector Space Mining Initiatives and Policies in the United States; The Rapid Growth of New Space Activities in the United States; Planetary Resources; Deep Space Industries; Golden Spike Company; Shackleton Energy Company; Moon Express; The B612 Foundation; Policies Concerning Space Mining, Resource Extraction and Space Colonies; Conclusions; 7: Space Enterprises in Russia and the Former Soviet Union; Conclusions; 8: Activities in Europe, Canada and Other Western Countries Herschel Space Observatory Mars Express; Venus Express; Mercury Mission; Jupiter Exploratory Mission; European Mission to the Moon; ESA's Deep Space Missions: Giotto, Rosetta, and PLATO; Summary of European Initiatives; Canada and Other National Initiatives; Conclusions; 9: Asian Space Programs: Japan, China and India; Japanese Space Exploration and Scientific Missions; China's Planetary Research and Exploration Programs; The Indian Space Program; Conclusions; 10: The International Legal Framework; The 1967 Outer Space Treaty
• Publisher Details: Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxvii, 181 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 341.4/7; Engineering; Space mining -- Law and legislation; LAW / International; Space mining -- Law and legislation; Regulierung; Weltall; Weltraumrecht; Law -- International; Science -- Earth Sciences -- General; Science -- Astrophysics & Space Science; Public international law; Economic geology; Astronautics; Astronautics; Astrophysics; Technology & Engineering -- Aeronautics & Astronautics; Aerospace & aviation technology; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319392462; 3319392468
• Related ISBNs: 9783319392455; 331939245X
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 22, 2016).
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