European Autonomy in Space

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Al-Ekabi, Cenan (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Studies in Space Policy, 10
• Subjects: Engineering.; Political science.; Law of the sea.; International law.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Economic policy.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Political Science.; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space.; R & D/Technology Policy.

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 analyse th...