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This book examines the U.S. space program's triumphs and failures in order to assess what constitutes a successful space policy. Using NASA and the space industry's complex history as a guide, it draws global lessons about space missions and the trends we can expect from different nations in the next decade and beyond.



Space exploration has become increasingly dependent on cooperation between countries as well as the involvement of private enterprise. This book thus addresses issues such as: Given their tenuous history, can rival countries work together? Can private enterprise fill NASA's shoes and provide the same expertise and safety standards?



Written by a former NASA Aerodynamics Officer at Houston Mission Control working on the Space Shuttle program, the second edition of this book provides updated information on U.S. space policy, including the new strategy to return to the Moon prior to traveling to Mars. Additionally, it takes a look at the formation of the Space Force as a military unit, as well as the latest developments in private industry. Overall, it is a thought-provoking resource for both space industry professionals and space enthusiasts.

The Politics and Perils of Space Exploration: Who Will Compete, Who Will Dominate?

New Material:



4 new chapters - approx.. 60 pages

Updated material - approx... 20 pages

New photos/illustrations - approx.. 10



*Chapter 1 - The Excitement of Current Space Exploration Today



New Chapter. Summary of current space programs, both national and international, manned and unmanned. 20 pages



Chapter 2 - The New Space Race



Currently 22 pages, needs updating to current events including international conflicts and commercialization- about 5 additional pages.



Chapter 3 - Commercial Interests in Outer Space



Currently 15 pages, needs updating to current events plus commercialization issues about 5 pages.



Chapter 4 - Why Not Go Back to the Moon?



Retitled, Going Back to the Moon

Currently 9 pages, of which 2-3 need updating and 6-8 need to be added on



Chapter 5 - Mars



Currently 30 pages, of which at least 3-4 pages need updating and 3-4 pages added on.



*Chapter 6 - Current Politics and the Space Force



New chapter - 14 pages



Chapter 7 - The Science and Dangers of Outer Space



Currently 24 pages, need 2-3 pages added on to add updated research.



Chapter 8 - Politics and the Space Race



Currently 19 pages, needs 2-3 pages updated and 3-4 pages added on.



Chapter 9 - The Post Apollo and the Space Shuttle Era



Currently 26 pages, stands as is.



Chapter 10 - Politics, the ISS, and Private Enterprise



Needs to be retitled as Politics and the ISS

Currently 19 pages, needs 3-4 pages rewritten.



*Chapter 11 - Politics and Commercial Space Activities



New chapter, 14 pages



Chapter 12 - Technological Risks



Needs to be retitled Technological Risks of Space Flight, Space Accidents

Currently 14 pages, needs 2-3 updated pages.



Chapter 13 - New Technology and Deep Space



Currently 15 pages, needs 2-3 pages updated and 2-3 pages added on



* Chapter 14 - Future Topics in Space



New Chapter - Space tourism, space contamination, search for extra-terrestials , 12 pages