Space Policy for the Twenty-First Century

Wendy N. Whitman Cobb, Derrick V. Frazier

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English

University Press of Florida
30 April 2024

Central government policies; Warfare & defence; Science funding & policy; Aerospace & aviation technology; Space science

A foundational, accessible overview of space policy in the United States

This book provides readers with the first comprehensive overview of major space policies in the United States and a framework through which to analyze them. It examines all facets of space policy—civilian, military, and commercial—and presents this material accessibly for use at multiple levels, from undergraduate courses to government practitioners making and implementing policy.

The first section offers a history of space exploration, focusing on the US within a global context. The second section looks at the actors and institutions involved in setting space policy in a government based on the separation of powers, including the president, Congress, NASA, and the Department of Defense. The book concludes with chapters on the different sectors of space policy as well as questions this field will face in the future.

As policymakers and business leaders become increasingly aware of the everyday systems that depend on space technologies, such as communications, mapping, and weather monitoring, and as space becomes a more visible arena for commercial competition, potential humanitarian gain, and military threats, Space Policy for the Twenty-First Century helps students and professionals navigate the complexity of space as a policy area.

By: Wendy N. Whitman Cobb, Derrick V. Frazier
Imprint: University Press of Florida
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781683404064
ISBN 10: 1683404068
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 30 April 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Wendy N. Whitman Cobb, professor of strategy and security studies at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, is the author of Privatizing Peace: How Commerce Can Reduce Conflict in Space. Derrick V. Frazier, professor of strategy and security studies and deputy commandant at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, is coauthor of Regional Powers and Security Orders: A Theoretical Framework.

Reviews for Space Policy for the Twenty-First Century

""A detailed, organized, and comprehensive discussion of the who, what, and how of the policies guiding the United States into space. . . . This work is an enjoyable exploration of policy making for the amateur and expert enthusiast alike. Highly recommended.""--Choice