America's Future in Space: Aligning the Civil Space Program with National Needs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309140362)

As civil space policies and programs have evolved, the geopolitical environment has changed dramatically. Although the U.S. space program was originally driven in large part by competition with the Soviet Union, the nation now finds itself in a post-Cold War world in which many nations have established, or are aspiring to develop, independent space capabilities. Furthermore discoveries from developments in the first 50 years of the space age have led to an explosion of scientific and engineering knowledge and practical applications of space technology. The private sector has also been developing, fielding, and expanding the commercial use of space-based technology and systems.

Recognizing the new national and international context for space activities, America's Future in Space is meant to advise the nation on key goals and critical issues in 21st century U.S. civil space policy.

Author: National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sci,Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board
ISBN-10: 0309140366
ISBN-13: 9780309140362
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2009
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 0.60d