India in the Second Space Age of Interplanetary Connectivity

The emergence of space exploration as a new pivot of the global space economy in the decade of 2020s is discussed in this volume, which explores imminent trends in space exploration and interplanetary connectivity plans, their returns to the global economy of the future, and impact on the global astropolitical order. It analyses the techno-economic significance of India's space exploration, reviews the legal, ethical and philosophical challenges, and discusses the viability of humans becoming an interplanetary species.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Space exploration and human spaceflight are poised to become critical strategic initiatives in the upcoming second space age, transitioning from scientific endeavors to massive economic projects. As international cooperation in space ventures into soft science diplomacy, the second space age presents opportunities for India to launch its space program as a bold yet conscientious, proficient, and friendly player in the global space economy. This book explores the emerging trends in space exploration and interplanetary connectivity plans, their economic impact on the future global economy, and their implications for the global astropolitical order. It analyzes the techno-economic significance of India's space exploration, reviewing the legal, ethical, and philosophical challenges, the limitations of global space exploration policies, and the economic gaps for astropolitical gains. It also examines the transformational trio of Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and Gaganyaan, the dawn of the second space age, interplanetary connectivity projects, and the viability of humans becoming an interplanetary species. This topical volume is part of The Gateway House Guide to India in the 2020s series and will be valuable for scholars and researchers of international relations, geopolitics, foreign policy, space policy, South Asian studies, strategic studies, and international trade.

Weight: 136g
Dimension: 137 x 217 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367716141