Rocket Billionaires

Rocket Billionaires
Author: Tim Fernholz
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2018-03-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 132866306X

This “smart analysis of the New Space sector” goes inside the rapid rise and dramatic rivalry of private space companies SpaceX and Blue Origin (The New York Times Book Review). For the outsize personalities staking their fortunes on spaceships, the new race to explore space could be a dead end, a lucrative opportunity—or the key to humanity’s survival. Rocket Billionaires shines a light on Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos as they attempt to make history, reinvent the space economy, and feed their own egos. Beyond these two towering figures, Tim Fernholz introduces a supporting cast of equally fascinating entrepreneurs, from the irrepressible British mogul Richard Branson to the satellite internet visionary Greg Wyler. Fernholz’s fly‑on‑the‑wall reporting captures an industry in the midst of disruption. While NASA seeks to preserve its ambitious space program, traditional aerospace firms like Boeing and Lockheed Martin scramble to adapt to new competitors, lobbyists tussle over public funds, and lawmakers try to prevent this new space race from sparking global conflict. It’s a high‑stakes marathon that Fernholz recounts with expert analysis and revealing detail. Featured on NPR and PBS’s SciTech Now, and in Fast Company, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal

The New Space Race: China vs. USA

The New Space Race: China vs. USA
Author: Erik Seedhouse
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2010-04-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1441908803

The world’s most populous nation views space as an asset, not only from a technological and commercial perspective but also from a political one. The repercussions of this ideology already extend far beyond Washington. China vs. the United States explores future Chinese aspirations in space and the implications of a looming space race. Dr. Seedhouse provides background information on the fifteen-year history of the China National Space Administration and its long list of accomplishments. Sino-U.S. technological and commercial interests in space are discussed, including their interest in encouraging a potential space race. The national security objectives of the U.S. and China are also examined.

New Space Race

New Space Race
Author: Uriah Stewart
Publisher: Publifye AS
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2024-10-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8233932957

""New Space Race"" explores the transformative shift in space exploration from government agencies to private enterprises, examining how companies are revolutionizing space travel, resource extraction, and off-world colonization. The book delves into the emergence of private space companies, technological advancements, and potential economic impacts of space commercialization, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the new era in space exploration. Structured in three parts, the book first introduces key players in the private space industry before examining engineering challenges and innovative solutions in developing reusable rockets and advanced propulsion systems. The final section explores potential future endeavors like asteroid mining and Mars colonization. What sets this book apart is its in-depth analysis of the engineering challenges involved in space commercialization, going beyond headlines to examine the technical details of rocket propulsion and life support systems. Through a blend of technical data, interviews, and case studies, ""New Space Race"" offers a balanced perspective on the potential and challenges of commercial space ventures. It highlights how private companies are not only accelerating technological progress but also fundamentally altering the economics of space exploration, making it more accessible and economically viable. This comprehensive overview equips readers with the knowledge to understand and participate in discussions about the future of human space exploration and the commercialization of the final frontier.

Financing the New Space Industry

Financing the New Space Industry
Author: Howard E. McCurdy
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2019-11-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030322920

This Palgrave Pivot investigates the efforts of five aerospace companies—SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, Orbital Sciences, and the Boeing Company—to launch their entry into the field of commercial space transportation. Can private sector firms raise enough capital to end the usual dependence on government funding? What can historical examples of other large-scale transportation initiatives, such as the first transcontinental railway and the first commercial jetliner, teach us about the prospects of commercial space flight? As Howard E. McCurdy shows, commercializing space is a great experiment, the outcome of which will depend on whether new space entrepreneurs can attract support from a variety of traditional and nontraditional sources.

The Space Race

The Space Race
Author: Sarah Cruddas
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465489169

Blast off alongside space expert Sarah Cruddas on a ride-along through space exploration history with interviews from real astronauts! This children’s space handbook takes you on a journey through the history of space exploration. Unpack space history, its future, and fascinating information on human exploration of our galaxy. This picture ebook will answer your kid's planet-sized questions. Suited for space-intrigued 7-9-year old’s who are eager to learn about the galaxy! This children's ebook includes a foreword by NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a space shuttle mission. Learn about real-life astronauts, including Apollo 17’s Eugene Cernan and Virgin Galactic Test Pilot Kelly Latimer, who both give us insights about life in space! From man's dream on Earth about going into space to man’s first steps on the moon and beyond, satisfy your interest of space by immersing yourself in first-hand thought-provoking stories and jaw-dropping visuals of this high quality, content-rich educational ebook. Read about the hidden stories behind the most famous space missions, before embarking on a journey through our space future. Propelled by recent scientific discoveries and printed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, The Space Race is an essential children's handbook to understanding every aspect of the history, and future, of human space travel. Track Our Incredible Human Journey Through The Cosmos Track our incredible human journey through the cosmos. Delve into 50 years of space exploration with Sarah Cruddas, who shares exciting first-hand experiences of real astronauts and milestone events. How did we land on the Moon? What will the space jobs of the future look like? And why did we send a car to space? The Space Race answers all of the big questions that kids have about space travel. Let your children explore their own questions with factual content that will leave them captivated and perhaps, who knows, want to become an astronaut too someday? This educational space ebook takes you on a journey through: - History of the race to the moon - Trailblazers in space exploration - The new space race - The future of space innovation

International Space Law in the New Space Era

International Space Law in the New Space Era
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2024-07-04
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0198909403

The increasingly commercial nature of space activities and the intent of States to expand space travel have spawned renewed attempts of changing the foundations of space law, most of which originated in the twentieth century. Understanding the principles of international space law is essential for ensuring a sustainable future for all in outer space. International Space Law in the New Space Era addresses the international legal and regulatory aspects of outer space that govern developments in the field worldwide. It covers the five United Nations' space treaties along with soft law and other policies. With contributions from established experts in the domain of space law, the volume encompasses the entire gamut of international space law while simultaneously addressing inadequacies that have arisen in light of current developments such as space commercialization, space tourism, and space mining. Space law as an academic discipline is gaining prominence in law schools across the globe and this book is the result of a joint endeavour of two prominent Indian law universities (NUJS, Kolkata & MNLU, Mumbai), which have specialized centres in air and space laws. With its balanced mix of theory and practice, this book provides a timely and accessible resource to understanding international law not only for students and academics, but also for policymakers, practitioners, and those working in the space industry.

The Next Space Race

The Next Space Race
Author: Richard M. Harrison
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2023-03-31
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

If China's space ambitions continue unchallenged, America will be seriously economically and militarily disadvantaged. This book provides a comprehensive strategy to secure U.S. primacy in the space domain. From Moon landings to plans for asteroid mining, China is beginning to exploit space to achieve its great power ambitions. Its strategy could, over time, severely and adversely impact U.S. economic and military security. The United States needs to structure its approach to space to ensure that it can meet or surpass PRC timelines. Authors Richard M. Harrison and Peter A. Garretson, both from the American Foreign Policy Council, review the literature on Chinese space ambitions and assess U.S. space-related initiatives across the government, military, and private sector to understand the maturity of technology available to support space initiatives. Their first-hand research and findings are supplemented by interviews with industry experts, corporate space leaders, and government and military officials. The Next Space Race describes and seeks to influence the development of American space policy to ensure the U.S. industrial base is ready to meet or surpass PRC milestones, empower and clarify the mission of the newly minted Space Force, provide guidance to NASA and other federal agencies, and incentivize private sector companies to contribute to ensuring American space primacy.

The Space Race

The Space Race
Author: Matthew Brenden Wood
Publisher: Nomad Press
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 161930662X

On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong landed gently on the lunar surface and became the first person to set foot on another world. People around the world stopped what they were doing to crowd around television sets and radios to witness one of the greatest achievements in human history—a man walking on the moon. How did we get there? Why haven’t we gone back? In The Space Race: How the Cold War Put Humans on the Moon, kids ages 12 to 15 explore the race to the moon against the chilling backdrop of the Cold War. The Space Race was the period during and after the Cold War when America and the Soviet Union participated in a fierce competition to see which country could beat the other into space. It was a time of bitterness, fear, and secrecy, but it was also a moment in history when two countries directed resources toward pushing themselves to reach goals that were once thought unattainable. Would we have succeeded as far as we did without the competition to be first? While Neil Armstrong will be remembered as the first person to set foot on the moon, the people and events behind this accomplishment populate a fascinating tale of politics, science, technology, and teamwork that resulted in what might be the greatest accomplishment of the twentieth century. In The Space Race, middle school students explore this history of science and discover the political, social, and economic factors that led to incredible achievements in space, including the launch of Sputnik, the launch of Explorer I, and eventually, the landing of Apollo 11 on the moon, where Neil Armstrong took those famous first steps. Middle school students will meet some of the tens of thousands of engineers and scientists that worked for years to create the technology needed to send humans to the moon and return them safely to Earth. By showing space events against the backdrop of the turmoil back on Earth, readers understand that scientific achievement doesn't happen in a vacuum, even when it happens in space! A wealth of links to primary sources makes this an interactive learning experience while science-minded STEAM activities link the historical and scientific material. Throughout the fun facts, cool photos, and investigative projects, kids are encouraged to explore creative and critical thinking and problem-solving strategies. The Space Race is one book in a set of four that explore great events of the twentieth century. Other titles in this set include Globalization: Why We Care About Faraway Events; The Vietnam War; and World War II: From the Rise of the Nazi Party to the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb.

Sputnik and the Space Race

Sputnik and the Space Race
Author: Jordan Johnson
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1502627329

In the late 1950s, space became the new source of conflict for the United States and the Soviet Union. The world changed in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik. The world's first satellite, Sputnik prompted advances in science and technology. Each side was determined to demonstrate technological acumen and military prowess through the ultimate space race. This book explores how technological power was used in the fight for political dominance.