The New Space Race: China vs. USA

TRAMA

The world’s most populous nation views space as an asset, not only from a technological and commercial perspective but also from a political one. The repercussions of this ideology already extend far beyond Washington. China vs. the United States explores future Chinese aspirations in space and the implications of a looming space race.Dr. Seedhouse provides background information on the fifteen-year history of the China National Space Administration and its long list of accomplishments. Sino-U.S. technological and commercial interests in space are discussed, including their interest in encouraging a potential space race. The national security objectives of the U.S. and China are also examined. 

SOMMARIO

High Frontier Politics.- Rising dragon.- US and Chinese space policy.- Dark Arena.- Space warfare doctrine.- Military space assets.- Exploding China’s dreams.- The Second Space Race.- Chinese and American space exploration programs.- Current and future hardware.- Manned spaceflight experience.- Why Cooperation Won’t Work and Why a New Space Race is Looming.- The case for and against collaboration with China.- The imminent space race.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781441908797
• Collana: Springer Praxis Books
• Dimensioni: 235 x 155 mm
• Formato: Brossura
• Illustration Notes: 256 p. 81 illus., 29 illus. in color.
• Pagine Arabe: 256