A Scenario for Interstellar Exploration and Its Financing

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Bignami, Giovanni F. (Συγγραφέας), Sommariva, Andrea (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Milano : Springer Milan : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Σειρά: SpringerBriefs in Space Development,
• Θέματα: 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...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 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.