Perspective
2009 - Perspective
2009 – Cosmic Discovery: Space Science and Exploration
One of the fundamental rationales for spaceflight is to support science and exploration: to study distant worlds, perform research in new environments, and expand our knowledge of the origin and…
2009 – Military Space Activities
Militaries around the globe use space as a force multiplier, a capability that significantly increases the efficiency of other military assets, thereby enhancing the probability of mission success with minimal…
2009 – Expanding Human Boundaries
For the majority of the space era, human spaceflight was pursued solely by the United States and Russia, or the former Soviet Union. This exclusive club is likely to expand…
2009 – Broadening Participation: New Capacities, Policies, and Relationships
Note: This section's exhibits are from The Space Report 2010. Countries are increasingly pursuing active space programs as political leaders come to view space as a critical component of…
2009 – Perspective
Connections between people are the foundation of society. Whether by telephone, internet, or face-to-face conversation, people have an innate desire to communicate with friends, family, colleagues, and contacts near or…