1st Edition
by Louis Brennan (Author), Loizos Heracleous (Author), Alessandra Vecchi (Author)
The global space sector has always
been regarded as a cutting-edge field, futuristic and at the forefront
of innovation. In recent years, the sector has undergone massive change,
giving rise to a high-technology niche worth over $330 billion in
revenues worldwide and growing. That process, encompassing a greater and
more diverse set of actors, has been described as the "democratization
of space."
Above and Beyond: Exploring the Business of Space
provides a comprehensive and current overview of the business of space
and its distinctive competitive dynamics. The book explores the
commercialization of space, taking the reader on a journey from the era
of the Space Race up to the present and beyond. Focusing on both state
and commercial actors, the book provides an exhaustive panoramic view of
an area of growing human endeavour and ambition that is both
informative and fascinating. As the business of space continues to
develop and grow at a remarkable pace, the book offers a thoughtful and
timely analysis of its past, present and future scenarios.
While
providing a critical assessment of the business of space, this book
offers valuable insights to academics, policy makers and anyone with a
keen interest in the sector, as well as useful lessons from emerging
commercial and traditional space actors that have broader applicability
to other industries and their managers.
