The Philosophy of Space Policy

With a Case Study of India
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-96964-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 372 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 667 g

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)

Zielgruppe

General

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sachdeva, G S

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Nationale und Internationale Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Kultur-, Wissenschafts- & Technologiepolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Historische & Regionale Volkskunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

G. S. Sachdeva is Professor Emeritus, Chandigarh University, India. He is pioneer scholar on Space Law in India and has authored ten books and has contributed over sixty articles in edited books and law journals in India and abroad. He holds Masters in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, India and Ph.D. in International Law from JNU, India.