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Record Nr.

UNINA9910357838203321

Titolo

European Autonomy in Space / / edited by Cenan Al-Ekabi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-11110-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (198 p.)

Collana

Studies in Space Policy, , 1868-5307 ; ; 10

Disciplina

700.922

Soggetti

Aerospace engineering

Astronautics

Political science

Law of the sea

International law

Economic policy

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics

Political Science

Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space

R & D/Technology Policy

Europe European Union countries

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: Setting the Scene: Europe’s Autonomy in Space -- European Autonomy and Policy: Strategic Autonomy in EU Space Policy - A Conceptual and Practical Exploration -- Autonomy and Dependence in Space Sciences -- Lessons for European Autonomy in Space from Past Pursuits of Energy Autonomy -- In Search of Shared Autonomy: the EU as a Restricted Foreign, Security and Defense Political Actor -- Europe’s Space Security Contingencies and Preparedness -- The Pursuit of Collective Autonomy? Europe's Autonomy in "Space and Security" Lacks a Joint Vision -- European Autonomy and Space: The Need for European Independence in Space Applications -- European Access to Space: Factors of Autonomy -- European Autonomy in Space: Human Space Flight -- Technological Dependence.



Sommario/riassunto

The volume provides analyses and evaluations of the continuing importance of Europe’s autonomy in its access to space as a key driver in the development of European space capabilities. From a detailed historical analysis of some of the pitfalls of dependence in the space industry, experts analyse the full range of current European space capabilities and identify areas where autonomy is both possible and required, even in a situation of severe budgetary constraints. The contributions present a comprehensive overview of European efforts in a broad range of areas including energy, culture, science, and security; access to space, space applications, human spaceflight, security and space situational awareness, and strategic issues. They make a cogent strategic and economic case for policy makers to continue to bear in mind the importance of autonomous space capabilities, even in an interdependent globalised world.