Space mining and its regulation
This book addresses the complex technical challenges presented by remote space mining in terms of robotics, remote power systems, space transport, IT and communications systems, and more. It also addresses the difficult oversight and regulatory issues that face states and non-state enterprises that...
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| Main Authors | , , |
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
| Published |
Switzerland :
Springer,
[2016]
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| Series | New space ventures.
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| Subjects | |
| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 9783319392462 9783319392455 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource (xxvii, 181 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Table of Contents:
- Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; About the Authors; 1: Introduction; Scope; New Space Industries and Space Mining Ventures; What Natural Resources Are Found in Space and Where Are They?; The Technology; New Space and the Key Space Actors; The Legal and Regulatory Context: Today and Tomorrow; The Longer Term Perspective; Structure and Purpose of This Book; 2: The Importance of Natural Resources from Space and Key Challenges; Gauging the Future; Coping with the Scale and Complexity Problem; Coping with Legal, Regulatory and Standards Problems; Conclusions.
- 3: Transportation Systems and Targeting Locations for Space Mining New and Improved Transportation Technologies to Support Space Mining; Chemical Fueled Launchers; Ion Propulsion; Nuclear Fueled Propulsion; Mass-Driver Systems on the Moon; Space Elevator Systems; Conclusions; 4: Power and Robotic Systems for Space Mining Operations; Power Systems; Photovoltaic and Battery Systems; Space-Based Thermocouple Energy Systems; Nuclear or Radioactive Isotope Power System; Thermoionic Power Source; Explosives as a Substitute for Mining-Related Energy Needs; Space Robotic Mining Systems.
- Innovative New Space Mining Concepts Conclusions; 5: U.S. Space Exploration and Planetary Resources; Space Telescope Missions; The Apollo Lunar Exploration Program; The Mariners, MESSENGER, the Voyagers, Galileo, the Pioneers, Juno, Huygens-Cassini, Magellan and New Horizons; Lunar Missions; Mars Missions; NASA Asteroid Mission; Assessing the Broad Impact of U.S. Space Missions Over the Past Half Century; Space Telescope Findings; Useful Information about the Moon; Findings Related to Planetary Bodies; Mars Exploratory Programs; Missions to Comets and Asteroids.
- The Future of Space Exploration Technology Related to Space Mining Conclusions; 6: Private Sector Space Mining Initiatives and Policies in the United States; The Rapid Growth of New Space Activities in the United States; Planetary Resources; Deep Space Industries; Golden Spike Company; Shackleton Energy Company; Moon Express; The B612 Foundation; Policies Concerning Space Mining, Resource Extraction and Space Colonies; Conclusions; 7: Space Enterprises in Russia and the Former Soviet Union; Conclusions; 8: Activities in Europe, Canada and Other Western Countries.
- Herschel Space Observatory Mars Express; Venus Express; Mercury Mission; Jupiter Exploratory Mission; European Mission to the Moon; ESA's Deep Space Missions: Giotto, Rosetta, and PLATO; Summary of European Initiatives; Canada and Other National Initiatives; Conclusions; 9: Asian Space Programs: Japan, China and India; Japanese Space Exploration and Scientific Missions; China's Planetary Research and Exploration Programs; The Indian Space Program; Conclusions; 10: The International Legal Framework; The 1967 Outer Space Treaty.