Routledge Handbook of Space Policy
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 20. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
596 pages
978-1-032-37882-4 (ISBN)
Description
This volume offers a comprehensive overview of the field of space policy.
Space is a technology-driven domain, and policy development has accelerated in recent years, at a time when the space economy has begun to show remarkable potential. Thus, this handbook gathers experts from different fields with the aim of (1) offering an overview of the state of play regarding space policy issues, and (2) expanding knowledge about possible future developments. Given the cross-disciplinary nature of the subject and its vast scope, the authors' contributions are grouped within different thematic sections, as follows:
Theoretical structures for an understanding of space policies
The history of space
Society, justice, and the human impact
Governance of space
Popularisation of space
New frontiers in space and expansion into the unknown
World space policies by geographic areas.
The introduction and the conclusion chapters provide a coherent connection between the contributions, with each section presenting transversal themes, such as power dynamics and rules, commercialisation, sustainability, militarisation, applications and domestic use, and justice.
This volume will be of much interest to students of space policy and power, security studies, and international relations.
Space is a technology-driven domain, and policy development has accelerated in recent years, at a time when the space economy has begun to show remarkable potential. Thus, this handbook gathers experts from different fields with the aim of (1) offering an overview of the state of play regarding space policy issues, and (2) expanding knowledge about possible future developments. Given the cross-disciplinary nature of the subject and its vast scope, the authors' contributions are grouped within different thematic sections, as follows:
Theoretical structures for an understanding of space policies
The history of space
Society, justice, and the human impact
Governance of space
Popularisation of space
New frontiers in space and expansion into the unknown
World space policies by geographic areas.
The introduction and the conclusion chapters provide a coherent connection between the contributions, with each section presenting transversal themes, such as power dynamics and rules, commercialisation, sustainability, militarisation, applications and domestic use, and justice.
This volume will be of much interest to students of space policy and power, security studies, and international relations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate Advanced
Illustrations
1 s/w Photographie bzw. Rasterbild, 14 s/w Zeichnungen, 18 s/w Tabellen, 15 s/w Abbildungen
18 Tables, black and white; 14 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 15 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-032-37882-4 (9781032378824)
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Thomas Hoerber | Mariel Borowitz | Antonella Forganni
Routledge Handbook of Space Policy
E-Book
12/2024
1st Edition
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€68.49
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Thomas Hoerber | Mariel Borowitz | Antonella Forganni
Routledge Handbook of Space Policy
E-Book
12/2024
1st Edition
Routledge
€68.49
Available for download
Thomas Hoerber | Mariel Borowitz | Antonella Forganni
Routledge Handbook of Space Policy
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12/2024
1st Edition
Routledge
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Persons
Thomas Hoerber is Jean Monnet Chair in European Studies and Director of the EU*Asia Institute at ESSCA - School of Management in Angers, France.
Mariel Borowitz is Associate Professor at The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.
Antonella Forganni is Associate Professor in Law at ESSCA School of Management in Angers, France.
Bruno Reynaud de Sousa is Guest Assistant Professor at the University of Porto (Faculty of Arts and Humanities) and the University of Minho (School of Law), Portugal.
Mariel Borowitz is Associate Professor at The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.
Antonella Forganni is Associate Professor in Law at ESSCA School of Management in Angers, France.
Bruno Reynaud de Sousa is Guest Assistant Professor at the University of Porto (Faculty of Arts and Humanities) and the University of Minho (School of Law), Portugal.
Content
Acknowledgements
List of Figures and Tables
List of Contributors
1. Introduction
Thomas Hoerber, Mariel Borowitz, Antonella Forganni, Bruno Reynaud de Sousa
Part I: Theoretical Structures for an Understanding of Space Policies
Introduction
Antonella Forganni
2. Building Space Partnerships through Reliable Reputations
Gregory Miller
3. International Relations Theory, Space Theory, and the Space Weaponization Debate
Svetla Ben-Itzhak
4. A Cosmopolitan Theory for Space Policy and Governance
Nikola Schmidt
5. Space Power and Spacepower
Rodrigo Praino, Ottorino Cappelli, Marco Aliberti, Matteo Cappella, Francesco Maria Villani
Part II: The History of Space
Introduction
Mariel Borowitz
6. The Role of Commercial Actors and States in Space Travel and Exploration
Svetla Ben-Itzhak
7. Confront, Compete, or Cooperate: What Role for Space in US-China relations?
Bruno Reynaud de Sousa
8. Space and Sustainability
Thomas Hoerber
Part III: Society, Justice and the Human Impact
Introduction
Bruno Reynaud de Sousa
9. Entrepreneurial Space: Blurring the Relationship between Individual and State
Sarah Lieberman, Kos Siliafis
10. On the Adequacy of Space Law: Hard Law and Soft Law for a Sustainable Space Policy?
Antonella Forganni
11. The Long-run Economics of Sustainable Orbit Use
Julien Guyot, Akhil Rao, and Sebastien Rouillon
12. Gender Equality and Space Policy: The Case of EU Space Policy
Lorna Ryan
Part IV: Governance of Space
Introduction
Mariel Borowitz
13. A Nascent Regime for Space Resources: Three Pathways to Governance
Alanna Krolikowski
14. The Expanding Sphere of Human Responsibility for Sustainability on Earth and in Space
Danielle R. Wood
15. Autocracies, Public Opinion, and Space Policy: New Directions for Research
R. Lincoln Hines
Part V: Popularisation of Space
Introduction
Bruno Reynaud de Sousa
16. The New Space Economy
Nicolas Peter
17. Space Policy Popularisation and the Articulation of Dominant Ideology
Iraklis Oikonomou
18. The Next Moon Race: An Evolving Legal and Political Framework
Maria Vittoria Prest, Piero Messina
19. Sustainability Considerations of Nuclear Power and Nuclear Propulsion in Space
Sung Wook Paek
Part VI: New Frontiers in Space and Expansion into the Unknown
Introduction
Antonella Forganni
20. Analogs: The Case of Space Mission Simulations on Earth
Benjamin Pothier
21. The Militarization and Weaponization of Space: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Matthew Jenkins
22. On the Brink of Space Colonization: What Are the Current Prospects for Humanity to Spread Across the Solar System?
Nikola Schmidt
23. New Space Markets: The European Perspective on New Frontiers, Commercialisation, and Domestic Uses of Space Applications
Elisabetta Lamboglia, Vedant P. Mogha, Michel van Pelt
Part VII: World Space Policies by Geographic Areas
24. U.S. Strategic Interest in the Moon: An Assessment of Economic, National Security, and Geopolitical Drivers
Mariel Borowitz
25. Finding Space for the European Space Agency
Thomas Hoerber, Sarah Lieberman
26. China's Branding Problem: Image Management and the U.S.-China Space Relationship
R. Lincoln Hines
27. Racing to the Heavens? Comparing Middle East Space Programs
Laurence Rubin
28. Russia's Strategic Shift in Outer Space: Adapting to Geopolitical Pressures and Exploring New Diplomatic Avenues
Florian Vidal
29. Japan's Strategy in the New Lunar Space Race
Saadia Pakkenan, Setsuko Aoki, Yuniko Takatori
30. The Metamorphosis of India's Space Policy in a Changing Space Order
Rajeswari Rajagopalan, Dimitrios Stroikos
31. Conclusion
Thomas Hoerber
Index
List of Figures and Tables
List of Contributors
1. Introduction
Thomas Hoerber, Mariel Borowitz, Antonella Forganni, Bruno Reynaud de Sousa
Part I: Theoretical Structures for an Understanding of Space Policies
Introduction
Antonella Forganni
2. Building Space Partnerships through Reliable Reputations
Gregory Miller
3. International Relations Theory, Space Theory, and the Space Weaponization Debate
Svetla Ben-Itzhak
4. A Cosmopolitan Theory for Space Policy and Governance
Nikola Schmidt
5. Space Power and Spacepower
Rodrigo Praino, Ottorino Cappelli, Marco Aliberti, Matteo Cappella, Francesco Maria Villani
Part II: The History of Space
Introduction
Mariel Borowitz
6. The Role of Commercial Actors and States in Space Travel and Exploration
Svetla Ben-Itzhak
7. Confront, Compete, or Cooperate: What Role for Space in US-China relations?
Bruno Reynaud de Sousa
8. Space and Sustainability
Thomas Hoerber
Part III: Society, Justice and the Human Impact
Introduction
Bruno Reynaud de Sousa
9. Entrepreneurial Space: Blurring the Relationship between Individual and State
Sarah Lieberman, Kos Siliafis
10. On the Adequacy of Space Law: Hard Law and Soft Law for a Sustainable Space Policy?
Antonella Forganni
11. The Long-run Economics of Sustainable Orbit Use
Julien Guyot, Akhil Rao, and Sebastien Rouillon
12. Gender Equality and Space Policy: The Case of EU Space Policy
Lorna Ryan
Part IV: Governance of Space
Introduction
Mariel Borowitz
13. A Nascent Regime for Space Resources: Three Pathways to Governance
Alanna Krolikowski
14. The Expanding Sphere of Human Responsibility for Sustainability on Earth and in Space
Danielle R. Wood
15. Autocracies, Public Opinion, and Space Policy: New Directions for Research
R. Lincoln Hines
Part V: Popularisation of Space
Introduction
Bruno Reynaud de Sousa
16. The New Space Economy
Nicolas Peter
17. Space Policy Popularisation and the Articulation of Dominant Ideology
Iraklis Oikonomou
18. The Next Moon Race: An Evolving Legal and Political Framework
Maria Vittoria Prest, Piero Messina
19. Sustainability Considerations of Nuclear Power and Nuclear Propulsion in Space
Sung Wook Paek
Part VI: New Frontiers in Space and Expansion into the Unknown
Introduction
Antonella Forganni
20. Analogs: The Case of Space Mission Simulations on Earth
Benjamin Pothier
21. The Militarization and Weaponization of Space: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Matthew Jenkins
22. On the Brink of Space Colonization: What Are the Current Prospects for Humanity to Spread Across the Solar System?
Nikola Schmidt
23. New Space Markets: The European Perspective on New Frontiers, Commercialisation, and Domestic Uses of Space Applications
Elisabetta Lamboglia, Vedant P. Mogha, Michel van Pelt
Part VII: World Space Policies by Geographic Areas
24. U.S. Strategic Interest in the Moon: An Assessment of Economic, National Security, and Geopolitical Drivers
Mariel Borowitz
25. Finding Space for the European Space Agency
Thomas Hoerber, Sarah Lieberman
26. China's Branding Problem: Image Management and the U.S.-China Space Relationship
R. Lincoln Hines
27. Racing to the Heavens? Comparing Middle East Space Programs
Laurence Rubin
28. Russia's Strategic Shift in Outer Space: Adapting to Geopolitical Pressures and Exploring New Diplomatic Avenues
Florian Vidal
29. Japan's Strategy in the New Lunar Space Race
Saadia Pakkenan, Setsuko Aoki, Yuniko Takatori
30. The Metamorphosis of India's Space Policy in a Changing Space Order
Rajeswari Rajagopalan, Dimitrios Stroikos
31. Conclusion
Thomas Hoerber
Index