"This book examines the U.S. space program's triumphs and failures in order to assess what constitutes a successful space policy. Using NASA and the space industry's complex history as a guide, it draws global lessons about space missions and the trends we can expect from different nations in the next decade and beyond. Space exploration has become increasingly dependent on cooperation between countries as well as the involvement of private enterprise. This book thus addresses issues such as: Given their tenuous history, can rival countries work together? Can private enterprise fill NASA's shoes and provide the same expertise and safety standards? Written by a former NASA Aerodynamics Officer at Houston Mission Control working on the Space Shuttle program, the second edition of this book provides updated information on U.S. space policy, including the new strategy to return to the Moon prior to traveling to Mars. Additionally, it takes a look at the formation of the Space Force as a military unit, as well as the latest developments in private industry. Overall, it is a thought-provoking resource for both space industry professionals and space enthusiasts."--Back cover

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Dawson, Linda

Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer

Springer International Publishing AG

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Space exploration, Second edition, Cham, Switzerland, 2021

Second edition, Cham, Switzerland, Chichester, UK, 2021

Springer Praxis Books, 2nd edition 2021, Cham, 2021

Space Exploration, 2nd ed. 2021, Cham, 2021

Springer Nature, Cham, Switzerland, 2021

Switzerland, Switzerland

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Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Author
1: The Excitement of Current & Future Space Exploration
The U.S. Focus in Outer Space Today
International Space Programs and Partnerships
The European Space Agency
China
Russia
Japan
India
Other Asian Space Activities
Other Space Agencies
The Israel Space Agency
Iran
The United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
The Politics of the New Space Age
2: The New Space Race
The New International Space Race
The Asian Space Race
The New Commercial Space Race
Reflections on the New Space Race
3: Commercial Interests in Outer Space
The Commercial Development of Outer Space
Space Contests and Prizes
Commercial Crew Program (CCP) Development
Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP) Projects
The Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
Sierra Nevada Corporation Development of Dream Chaser
Blue Origin
Bigelow Aerospace Inflatable Habitats
Reflections on Commercial Interests in Outer Space
4: Why Not Go Back to the Moon?
Going Back to the Moon
The Politics of Returning to the Moon
Commercial Interests in Returning to the Moon
Reflections on Returning to the Moon
5: Going to Mars
A Dangerous High Tech Landing on Mars (August 6, 2012)
The Case for Mars
The Supporters of Mars Colonization
Robert Zubrin
Elon Musk
Unmanned Mars Exploration
Life From and on Mars
The Cost of Going to Mars
The Mars 2020 Mission
NASA’s Manned Mission to Mars
Comparison of the SLS and the Falcon Heavy Rocket
The Mars One Mission
China’s Plans for Mars
Russia’s Plans for Mars
Commercial Efforts for Red Planet Manned Missions
Final Thoughts on Humans Going to Mars
6: Politics, the Military, and the Space Force
Politics and the Military in Outer Space
The History of NACA and NASA
The U.S. Air Force
Threats to Outer Space Military Resources
The U.S. Space Force: The Debate
X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-6)
Reflections
7: The Science and Dangers of Outer Space
Lost in Space
The Space Environment
The Dangers of Spaceflight
Microgravity Issues
Protein Concentrations
Muscle Atrophy
Bone Loss
Radiation
Professor James Van Allen and Space Travel
Radiation and Space Missions
Cardiovascular Effects
Aging
Changes to the Human Mind in Space
Space Debris
Final Thoughts on the Dangers of Outer Space
8: Politics and the Space Race
An Introduction to Modern Rocketry
Robert Goddard, the Father of American Rocketry
Rocket Development During World War II
Wernher Von Braun, the Father of Space Travel
The Early History of Space Politics
Sergei Pavlovich Korolev, the Founder of the Soviet Space Program
The Space Race Heats Up
Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space
Alan Shepard, the First American in Space
Next Steps in Space
Final Thoughts on the Politics of the Space Race
9: The Post-Apollo and Space Shuttle Era
Post-Apollo Space Exploration Politics
Space Stations
The U.S. Air Force vs. NASA
Skylab
The Space Shuttle
The Visions of Max Faget
The Accomplishments of the Space Shuttle System and the Future in Space Transportation
The Spacelab Module
Legacy of the Space Shuttle
The Military Influence on Space Shuttle Operations
10: Politics, the ISS, and Private Enterprise
International Space Station Politics
The Legacy of the International Space Station
Post-International Space Station Politics
11: Politics and Commercial Space Activities
Government Policy of Commercial Space Activities
Successful NASA Partnerships
Additional NASA Partnerships with Private Enterprise
The Politics of Future Commercial Exploits
12: Technological Risks of Space Flights and Human Casualties
Technological Risks of Spaceflight
Apollo 1 (January 27, 1967)
Historical Context
Accident Analysis
The Space Shuttle Challenger (January 28, 1986)
Historical Context
Accident Analysis
The Space Shuttle Columbia (February 1, 2003)
Historical Context
Accident Analysis
Lessons Learned from NASA Space Disasters
SpaceShipTwo Crash (October 31, 2014)
Historical Context
Accident Analysis
SpaceX Explosion (June 28, 2015)
Historical Context
Accident Analysis
Risks in the Commercial Launch Vehicle Industry
Lessons Learned from Commercial Space Disasters
13: New Technology and Deep Space
Deep Space Exploration Technological Challenges
Methods of Propulsion
Ion Propulsion
Solar Sails
Thermal Fission
Habitat Technology
Radiation Protection Technology
Communication Technology
Enhanced Power Technology
Food Crops for Deep Space Applications
Water: A Precious Resource
New Technology and the Road to Deep Space
14: Future Topics in Space
Future Human Space Exploration
Space Tourism
Interplanetary Contamination
The Reality of Deep Space
The Search for Alien Life
Reflections on the Future of Space Exploration and Colonization
Index

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