A Scenario for Interstellar Exploration and Its Financing

• Main Authors: Bignami, Giovanni F. (Author), Sommariva, Andrea (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Milano : Springer Milan : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development,
• Subjects: Physics.; Management.; Industrial management.; Space sciences.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Economic policy.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Innovation/Technology Management.; R & D/Technology Policy.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.

This book develops a credible scenario for interstellar exploration and colonization. In so doing, it examines: • the present situation and prospects for interstellar exploration technologies; • where to go: the search for habitable planets; • the motivations for space travel and colonization; • the...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Motivations for space exploration and colonization
• Where to go: the search for habitable planets
• Interstellar exploration technologies
• Financing of space exploration and colonization
• The uncertainties.