Yearbook on Space Policy 2008/2009

The Yearbook on Space Policy aims to be the reference publication analysing space policy developments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European.

Unique collection of unique facts and figures for the year (chronology, bibliography) Perspectives on selected issues by profound experts Summary and analysis of the main policy issues of the year Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
The Year in Space 2008/2009.- European space activities in the global context.- Developments in space policies, programmes and technologies throughout the world and in Europe.- Views and Insights.- The new geostrategic context for space and the positioning of Europe.- Forecasting the consequences of the Crash of 2008 on space activities.- Space as a strategic policy area for Europe and the European Union.- GMES Status review and policy developments.- Integrated applications: a new way forward for Europe Some legal thoughts.- The past and future of security-related satellite missions in Europe.- Latest trends in the national authorisation and regulation of space activities in Europe.- Iridium-Cosmos collision and its implications for space operations.- The Space Policy of the New U.S. Administration.- China's space programme and Asia.- Facts and Figures.- Chronology: July 2008June 2009.- Country profiles.- Bibliography of space policy publications. July 2008June 2009.