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Yearbook on Space Policy 2010/2011 : The Forward Look.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextSeries: Publisher: Vienna : Springer Wien, 2013Copyright date: ©2013Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 online resource (334 pages)Content type:
  • text
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  • computer
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  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9783709113639
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  • 629.405
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Contents:
Intro -- Preface Yearbook -- Space, the Global Endeavour -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Acronyms -- Part I: The Year in Space 2010/2011 -- Chapter 1: European Space Activities in the Global Context -- 1.1 Global Political and Economic Trends -- 1.1.1 Global Economic Outlook -- 1.1.2 Political Developments -- 1.1.2.1 Security -- 1.1.2.2 Environment -- 1.1.2.3 Energy -- 1.1.2.4 Resources -- 1.1.2.5 Knowledge -- 1.1.2.6 Mobility -- 1.1.3 Main Science and Technology Indicators Relevant for Space Activities -- 1.1.3.1 Science and Technology Inputs -- 1.1.3.2 Science and Technology Outputs -- 1.2 Worldwide Space Policies and Strategies -- 1.2.1 The United Nations System -- 1.2.1.1 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) -- 1.2.1.2 UNGA Committees -- Disarmament and International Security Committee -- Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) -- 1.2.1.3 Other UN Bodies and Organs Monitoring Outer Space Activities -- International Telecommunication Union (ITU) -- UN-SPIDER -- UN Programme on Space Applications (SAP) -- International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG) -- United Nations Spatial Data Infrastructure (UNSDI) -- Conference on Disarmament (CD) -- United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) -- 1.2.2 The Group on Earth Observation -- 1.2.3 Europe -- 1.2.3.1 European Space Agency -- 1.2.3.2 European Union -- 1.2.3.3 EUMETSAT -- 1.2.3.4 National Governments -- France -- Germany -- Italy -- The United Kingdom -- 1.2.4 The United States -- 1.2.5 Russia -- 1.2.6 Japan -- 1.2.7 China -- 1.2.8 India -- 1.2.9 Emerging Space Powers -- 1.3 Worldwide Space Budgets and Revenues -- 1.3.1 Overview of Institutional Space Budgets -- 1.3.2 Overview of Commercial Space Markets -- 1.3.2.1 Direct Broadcast Services -- 1.3.2.2 Fixed Satellite Services -- 1.3.2.3 Remote Sensing.
1.3.2.4 Mobile Satellite Services -- 1.3.2.5 Satellite Manufacturing -- 1.3.2.6 Commercial Space Launch -- 1.3.2.7 Ground Equipment -- 1.3.2.8 Insurance Sector -- 1.3.3 Developments in the Space Industry -- 1.3.3.1 Industrial Developments in Europe -- 1.3.3.2 Industrial Developments in the United States -- 1.3.3.3 Industrial Developments in Russia -- 1.3.3.4 Industrial Developments in Japan -- 1.3.3.5 Industrial Developments in China -- 1.3.3.6 Industrial Developments in India -- 1.3.4 Industrial Overview -- 1.3.4.1 Launch Sector -- 1.3.4.2 Satellite Manufacturing Sector -- 1.3.4.3 Satellite Operators Sector -- 1.4 The Security Dimension -- 1.4.1 The Global Space Military Context -- 1.4.2 Europe -- 1.4.3 The United States -- 1.4.4 Russia -- 1.4.5 Japan -- 1.4.6 China -- 1.4.7 India -- Chapter 2: Developments in Space Policies, Programmes and Technologies Throughout the World and in Europe -- 2.1 Space Policies and Programmes -- 2.2 Space Transportation -- 2.2.1 Europe -- 2.2.2 United States -- 2.2.3 Russia -- 2.2.4 Japan -- 2.2.5 China -- 2.2.6 India -- 2.2.7 Emerging Actors -- 2.3 Space Science and Exploration -- 2.3.1 Human Spaceflight Activities -- 2.3.2 Lunar Exploration -- 2.3.3 Mars Exploration -- 2.3.4 Saturn Exploration -- 2.3.5 Venus Exploration -- 2.3.6 Mercury Exploration -- 2.3.7 Jupiter Exploration -- 2.3.8 Solar Observation -- 2.3.9 Outer Solar System Exploration and Observation -- 2.3.10 International Cooperation in Space Exploration -- 2.4 Satellite Applications -- 2.4.1 Space-Based Communications -- 2.4.2 Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Systems -- 2.5 Technology Developments -- 2.5.1 Propulsion -- 2.5.2 Information Technology -- 2.5.3 Spacecraft Operations and Design -- 2.5.4 Suborbital Activities -- 2.5.5 Other Technologies -- 2.5.6 Innovation Policy -- Part II: Views and Insights.
Chapter 3: The Establishment of the UK Space Agency -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 History -- 3.3 Rationale -- 3.4 Transition -- 3.5 Organisation -- 3.5.1 The Agency -- 3.5.2 Oversight and Advice -- 3.5.2.1 The Space Leadership Council -- 3.5.2.2 The Steering Board -- 3.5.2.3 Audit Committee -- 3.5.3 Associated Entities -- 3.6 Functions -- 3.6.1 Regulatory Authority -- 3.6.2 Promotion of the UK Space Sector -- 3.6.3 Separation of Functions -- 3.7 Policy Formulation -- 3.8 The European Dimension -- 3.9 Future Challenges -- Chapter 4: The New German Space Strategy: How Strategic Is It? -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Background -- 4.3 Context and Evolution of the German Space Strategy -- 4.4 Strategy and Space Strategy: About Political Purpose, National Interest and Instruments -- 4.4.1 Steps Toward a Strategy -- 4.4.2 The German Space Strategy -- 4.4.3 What Is So New About the New German Space Strategy? -- 4.4.3.1 Continuities: What Is Not So New? -- 4.4.3.2 Novelties: What Is New? -- 4.5 Conclusion: How S̀̀trategić ́Is Germanýs Space Strategy? What Is Missing? -- Chapter 5: T̀̀owards a Space Strategy for the EU that Benefits Its Citizenś:́ The EÚs Declaration of Intents for Space -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Definition of a Space S̀̀trategý ́in the European Context -- 5.3 The European Quest for a Space Strategy -- 5.3.1 Recent Developments in National Space Policies and Strategies -- 5.4 The EC Communication of April 2011 -- 5.4.1 The Communication in a Snapshot -- 5.4.1.1 Politico-legal Basis and Policy Background -- 5.4.1.2 Priorities -- Satellite Navigation -- GMES and Climate Change -- Security: SSA and Space for Security -- Space Exploration -- 5.4.1.3 Functional Elements -- Competitiveness (Industrial Policy, Research and Satellite Communications for Fostering Innovation) -- International Dimension -- Governance.
Basis for a European Space Programme -- 5.4.2 Deciphering the Communication -- 5.5 Conclusions -- Chapter 6: Space-Based Capabilities for Internal Security Operations: A Critical Assessment of the Case of Land Border Surveillance -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The Migration Trend as a Threat to EU Internal Security -- 6.2.1 Quantitative and Qualitative Nature of the Threat -- 6.2.2 Border Surveillance Pillars: Situational Awareness and the Management of the Reaction Capability -- 6.3 Space System Needs for EU Internal Security Missions -- 6.3.1 Generic Space System Needs Adopted by the European Council -- 6.3.2 Earth Observation Satellites Chosen in the EUROSUR Framework -- 6.4 Bring Space Back to Earth: Bridging the Gap Between Research and the Operational Shortfalls -- 6.4.1 The Institutional Deficit -- 6.4.1.1 The Missing ESDP Framework -- 6.4.1.2 FRONTEX Expansion and EUSC Competencies -- 6.4.2 EUROSUR Focuses on RandD in EO Systems -- 6.4.2.1 Land and Maritime Borders Have Different EO Needs -- 6.4.2.2 Focus on the Southern and Eastern External Borders Reveals Other EO User Needs -- 6.4.3 Significant Space Capabilities Necessary for an Operational Response Are Absent -- 6.5 Conclusion -- Chapter 7: European Access to Space: Challenges and Perspectives -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The Challenge of Renovation -- 7.3 The Challenge of International Competition -- 7.4 The Governance and Financing Aspect -- 7.5 Conclusions -- Chapter 8: Cooperation in Space Between Europe and Israel in Light of the Recent ESA-ISA Agreement -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Israel in Space: A 30-Year Legacy -- 8.3 The Israeli and the European Motivation for Cooperating in Space -- 8.3.1 General Common Motivating Reasons -- 8.3.2 The Israeli Space Communitýs Interests and Expectations -- 8.3.3 The European Interests -- 8.4 Main Israeli Civil Space Cooperation Agreements at a Glance.
8.4.1 VENmuS (Vegetation and Environment New Micro Spacecraft) -- 8.4.2 MUSAR (Mapping Using Synthetic Aperture RADAR) Mission (Pending for Selection) -- 8.4.3 The S̀̀HALOḾ ́Programme -- 8.5 Current and Near-Future Factors Affecting Cooperation Between Europe and Israel in Space, from an Israeli View Point -- 8.5.1 Internal Harmful Factors: Weaknesses -- 8.5.2 Internal Helpful Factors: Strengths -- 8.5.3 External Harmful Factors: Threats -- 8.5.4 External Helpful Factors: Opportunities -- 8.6 Conclusion -- 8.7 Epilogue -- Chapter 9: Recent Development of Japańs Space Policy: The Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme and the Space Policy Making Process -- 9.1 Introduction: The Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme as an Experiment of the Space Policy Making Process -- 9.2 The Historical Background of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme: Its Position in Japanese Domestic Policy and Its Changing Process -- 9.2.1 The First Period (2001-2002): The Proposal to Introduce the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme -- 9.2.2 The Second Period (2003-2004): Start of RandD and Postponement of a Decision on the Operational Framework -- 9.2.3 The Third Period (2005-2010): Withdrawal of the Private Sector and the Government Approach on Geospatial Information Policy -- 9.3 The International Position of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme -- 9.3.1 The Programmés Relevance to Japan-U.S. Relations -- 9.3.2 The Programme Within the Asia-Pacific Region Geopolitical Context -- 9.4 The Space Policy Making Process and the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme After the Change in the Japanese Government -- 9.4.1 Changes in the Space Policy Making Process -- 9.4.2 Prioritisation in the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme -- 9.4.3 The Future Direction Currently Envisaged: Connecting the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme with Discussion About Organisational Framework.
9.5 Epilogue: Issues in the Space Policy Making Process in Japan.
Summary: This latest edition of the essential reference publication on developments in space policy boasts a wealth of global facts and figures for 2010-11, summarizing and analyzing the key policy issues arising from a year of intense and diversified activity.
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Intro -- Preface Yearbook -- Space, the Global Endeavour -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Acronyms -- Part I: The Year in Space 2010/2011 -- Chapter 1: European Space Activities in the Global Context -- 1.1 Global Political and Economic Trends -- 1.1.1 Global Economic Outlook -- 1.1.2 Political Developments -- 1.1.2.1 Security -- 1.1.2.2 Environment -- 1.1.2.3 Energy -- 1.1.2.4 Resources -- 1.1.2.5 Knowledge -- 1.1.2.6 Mobility -- 1.1.3 Main Science and Technology Indicators Relevant for Space Activities -- 1.1.3.1 Science and Technology Inputs -- 1.1.3.2 Science and Technology Outputs -- 1.2 Worldwide Space Policies and Strategies -- 1.2.1 The United Nations System -- 1.2.1.1 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) -- 1.2.1.2 UNGA Committees -- Disarmament and International Security Committee -- Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) -- 1.2.1.3 Other UN Bodies and Organs Monitoring Outer Space Activities -- International Telecommunication Union (ITU) -- UN-SPIDER -- UN Programme on Space Applications (SAP) -- International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG) -- United Nations Spatial Data Infrastructure (UNSDI) -- Conference on Disarmament (CD) -- United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) -- 1.2.2 The Group on Earth Observation -- 1.2.3 Europe -- 1.2.3.1 European Space Agency -- 1.2.3.2 European Union -- 1.2.3.3 EUMETSAT -- 1.2.3.4 National Governments -- France -- Germany -- Italy -- The United Kingdom -- 1.2.4 The United States -- 1.2.5 Russia -- 1.2.6 Japan -- 1.2.7 China -- 1.2.8 India -- 1.2.9 Emerging Space Powers -- 1.3 Worldwide Space Budgets and Revenues -- 1.3.1 Overview of Institutional Space Budgets -- 1.3.2 Overview of Commercial Space Markets -- 1.3.2.1 Direct Broadcast Services -- 1.3.2.2 Fixed Satellite Services -- 1.3.2.3 Remote Sensing.

1.3.2.4 Mobile Satellite Services -- 1.3.2.5 Satellite Manufacturing -- 1.3.2.6 Commercial Space Launch -- 1.3.2.7 Ground Equipment -- 1.3.2.8 Insurance Sector -- 1.3.3 Developments in the Space Industry -- 1.3.3.1 Industrial Developments in Europe -- 1.3.3.2 Industrial Developments in the United States -- 1.3.3.3 Industrial Developments in Russia -- 1.3.3.4 Industrial Developments in Japan -- 1.3.3.5 Industrial Developments in China -- 1.3.3.6 Industrial Developments in India -- 1.3.4 Industrial Overview -- 1.3.4.1 Launch Sector -- 1.3.4.2 Satellite Manufacturing Sector -- 1.3.4.3 Satellite Operators Sector -- 1.4 The Security Dimension -- 1.4.1 The Global Space Military Context -- 1.4.2 Europe -- 1.4.3 The United States -- 1.4.4 Russia -- 1.4.5 Japan -- 1.4.6 China -- 1.4.7 India -- Chapter 2: Developments in Space Policies, Programmes and Technologies Throughout the World and in Europe -- 2.1 Space Policies and Programmes -- 2.2 Space Transportation -- 2.2.1 Europe -- 2.2.2 United States -- 2.2.3 Russia -- 2.2.4 Japan -- 2.2.5 China -- 2.2.6 India -- 2.2.7 Emerging Actors -- 2.3 Space Science and Exploration -- 2.3.1 Human Spaceflight Activities -- 2.3.2 Lunar Exploration -- 2.3.3 Mars Exploration -- 2.3.4 Saturn Exploration -- 2.3.5 Venus Exploration -- 2.3.6 Mercury Exploration -- 2.3.7 Jupiter Exploration -- 2.3.8 Solar Observation -- 2.3.9 Outer Solar System Exploration and Observation -- 2.3.10 International Cooperation in Space Exploration -- 2.4 Satellite Applications -- 2.4.1 Space-Based Communications -- 2.4.2 Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Systems -- 2.5 Technology Developments -- 2.5.1 Propulsion -- 2.5.2 Information Technology -- 2.5.3 Spacecraft Operations and Design -- 2.5.4 Suborbital Activities -- 2.5.5 Other Technologies -- 2.5.6 Innovation Policy -- Part II: Views and Insights.

Chapter 3: The Establishment of the UK Space Agency -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 History -- 3.3 Rationale -- 3.4 Transition -- 3.5 Organisation -- 3.5.1 The Agency -- 3.5.2 Oversight and Advice -- 3.5.2.1 The Space Leadership Council -- 3.5.2.2 The Steering Board -- 3.5.2.3 Audit Committee -- 3.5.3 Associated Entities -- 3.6 Functions -- 3.6.1 Regulatory Authority -- 3.6.2 Promotion of the UK Space Sector -- 3.6.3 Separation of Functions -- 3.7 Policy Formulation -- 3.8 The European Dimension -- 3.9 Future Challenges -- Chapter 4: The New German Space Strategy: How Strategic Is It? -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Background -- 4.3 Context and Evolution of the German Space Strategy -- 4.4 Strategy and Space Strategy: About Political Purpose, National Interest and Instruments -- 4.4.1 Steps Toward a Strategy -- 4.4.2 The German Space Strategy -- 4.4.3 What Is So New About the New German Space Strategy? -- 4.4.3.1 Continuities: What Is Not So New? -- 4.4.3.2 Novelties: What Is New? -- 4.5 Conclusion: How S̀̀trategić ́Is Germanýs Space Strategy? What Is Missing? -- Chapter 5: T̀̀owards a Space Strategy for the EU that Benefits Its Citizenś:́ The EÚs Declaration of Intents for Space -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Definition of a Space S̀̀trategý ́in the European Context -- 5.3 The European Quest for a Space Strategy -- 5.3.1 Recent Developments in National Space Policies and Strategies -- 5.4 The EC Communication of April 2011 -- 5.4.1 The Communication in a Snapshot -- 5.4.1.1 Politico-legal Basis and Policy Background -- 5.4.1.2 Priorities -- Satellite Navigation -- GMES and Climate Change -- Security: SSA and Space for Security -- Space Exploration -- 5.4.1.3 Functional Elements -- Competitiveness (Industrial Policy, Research and Satellite Communications for Fostering Innovation) -- International Dimension -- Governance.

Basis for a European Space Programme -- 5.4.2 Deciphering the Communication -- 5.5 Conclusions -- Chapter 6: Space-Based Capabilities for Internal Security Operations: A Critical Assessment of the Case of Land Border Surveillance -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The Migration Trend as a Threat to EU Internal Security -- 6.2.1 Quantitative and Qualitative Nature of the Threat -- 6.2.2 Border Surveillance Pillars: Situational Awareness and the Management of the Reaction Capability -- 6.3 Space System Needs for EU Internal Security Missions -- 6.3.1 Generic Space System Needs Adopted by the European Council -- 6.3.2 Earth Observation Satellites Chosen in the EUROSUR Framework -- 6.4 Bring Space Back to Earth: Bridging the Gap Between Research and the Operational Shortfalls -- 6.4.1 The Institutional Deficit -- 6.4.1.1 The Missing ESDP Framework -- 6.4.1.2 FRONTEX Expansion and EUSC Competencies -- 6.4.2 EUROSUR Focuses on RandD in EO Systems -- 6.4.2.1 Land and Maritime Borders Have Different EO Needs -- 6.4.2.2 Focus on the Southern and Eastern External Borders Reveals Other EO User Needs -- 6.4.3 Significant Space Capabilities Necessary for an Operational Response Are Absent -- 6.5 Conclusion -- Chapter 7: European Access to Space: Challenges and Perspectives -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The Challenge of Renovation -- 7.3 The Challenge of International Competition -- 7.4 The Governance and Financing Aspect -- 7.5 Conclusions -- Chapter 8: Cooperation in Space Between Europe and Israel in Light of the Recent ESA-ISA Agreement -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Israel in Space: A 30-Year Legacy -- 8.3 The Israeli and the European Motivation for Cooperating in Space -- 8.3.1 General Common Motivating Reasons -- 8.3.2 The Israeli Space Communitýs Interests and Expectations -- 8.3.3 The European Interests -- 8.4 Main Israeli Civil Space Cooperation Agreements at a Glance.

8.4.1 VENmuS (Vegetation and Environment New Micro Spacecraft) -- 8.4.2 MUSAR (Mapping Using Synthetic Aperture RADAR) Mission (Pending for Selection) -- 8.4.3 The S̀̀HALOḾ ́Programme -- 8.5 Current and Near-Future Factors Affecting Cooperation Between Europe and Israel in Space, from an Israeli View Point -- 8.5.1 Internal Harmful Factors: Weaknesses -- 8.5.2 Internal Helpful Factors: Strengths -- 8.5.3 External Harmful Factors: Threats -- 8.5.4 External Helpful Factors: Opportunities -- 8.6 Conclusion -- 8.7 Epilogue -- Chapter 9: Recent Development of Japańs Space Policy: The Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme and the Space Policy Making Process -- 9.1 Introduction: The Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme as an Experiment of the Space Policy Making Process -- 9.2 The Historical Background of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme: Its Position in Japanese Domestic Policy and Its Changing Process -- 9.2.1 The First Period (2001-2002): The Proposal to Introduce the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme -- 9.2.2 The Second Period (2003-2004): Start of RandD and Postponement of a Decision on the Operational Framework -- 9.2.3 The Third Period (2005-2010): Withdrawal of the Private Sector and the Government Approach on Geospatial Information Policy -- 9.3 The International Position of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme -- 9.3.1 The Programmés Relevance to Japan-U.S. Relations -- 9.3.2 The Programme Within the Asia-Pacific Region Geopolitical Context -- 9.4 The Space Policy Making Process and the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme After the Change in the Japanese Government -- 9.4.1 Changes in the Space Policy Making Process -- 9.4.2 Prioritisation in the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme -- 9.4.3 The Future Direction Currently Envisaged: Connecting the Quasi-Zenith Satellite Programme with Discussion About Organisational Framework.

9.5 Epilogue: Issues in the Space Policy Making Process in Japan.

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