America's future in space : aligning the civil space program with national needs / Committee on the Rationale and Goals of the U.S. Civil Space Program, Space Studies Board, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Rationale and Goals of the U.S. Civil Space Program.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronautics--Technological innovations--United States.

Astronautics.

Space security.

Space environment.

Outer space--Exploration.

Outer space.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (106 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

""Preface""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 From Sputnik and Apollo to Today�s Globalized Environment""; ""2 Goals for U.S. Civil Space Activities""; ""3 Foundational Elements""; ""4 Recommendations""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: Committee Member and Staff Biographies""; ""Appendix B: Statement of Task""; ""Appendix C: Meeting Agendas""; ""Appendix D: Committee Outreach and Public Responses""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780309145381

0309145384

9780309140379

0309140374

OCLC:

923280616