Full Description
Space activities by governmental agencies require considerable state funding and bear long gestation periods with uncertainty in results. This necessitates the development of a directional policy defining long-term goals, embodying national aspirations, and envisaging techno-possibilities for manufacturing and operations. This book offers hints for such policy-making and also explores other alternatives to enable clarity for internal constituency and international posturing
The first section of this work discusses philosophical perspectives, namely - theoretical, theological, ethical and auditorial. The second section offers options and initiatives as alternatives or adjuncts to space policy. The subject matter in this book also includes a case study of India. It narrates a brief history of national space activities and the journey of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), besides providing a futuristic vision for India and its global stance.
Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
Contents
Preface
Introduction
PART-I
Section1: Philosophical Perspectives
1. Space Policy: Theoretical Perspective
2. Space Policy: Theological Perspective
3. Space Policy: Ethical Perspective
4. Space Policy: Audit Perspective
Section 2: Options and Initiatives
5. National Space Legislation: A Necessity
6. National Space Doctrine: A Proposal
7. Space Diplomacy: An Initiative
8. Space Cooperation: An Imperative
PART-II
Section 1: A Case Study of India
9. India: Historical Perspective
10. India: Contemporary Perspective
11. India: Futuristic Vision
12. India: Organisational Perspective
13. India: Global Stance
Section 2: Indian Space Policy 2023
14. Indian Space Policy 2023: A Descriptive Analysis
15. Indian Space Policy 2023: A Critique
Appendix: Indian Space Policy - 2023
Index
