The Future of the Space Industry consists of the first instance of guidance for the space industry on how value creation in space can occur for the greater benefit of humanity using principles of capitalism and sustainability.
Autorentext
Mark McElroy has been working for NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX for five years. He has a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and a total of 15 years of work experience. At NASA, Dr. McElroy works as a structures and fracture control system manager in human spaceflight programs including the Orion space exploration vehicle, the Deep Space Gateway lunar space station, and the next-generation space suit. Preceding Dr. McElroy's role in human spaceflight projects, he worked at NASA Langley Research Center studying composite materials for aerospace applications. Through Dr. McElroy's tenure at NASA, he has gained a broad exposure to the space industry in both the United States and Europe offering a thorough vantage point on how a diverse set of modern space companies operate, manage projects, innovate, and create value. To date, Dr. McElroy has published seven peer-reviewed articles, seven conference papers, one US Patent, and has numerous uncredited contributions to NASA technical standards.
Inhalt
Preface *Introduction* Unique Value from Space Systems Space Industry Commercialization: A Brief Introduction The Space Industry Today What Should be Done in Space? Capitalism Today Capitalism + Space: Next Steps Look Ahead * Capitalism* Capitalism: The Basics History of Capitalism
Merchant Trade Caravans
Industrialization
Shareholder Primacy
History of Capitalism: Reflecting on the Space Industry Externalization The Future of Capitalism
Building Momentum
Business as a Solution
Stakeholder Management
Circular Economy * Value Creation* History of Value Theory Building on Multiple Value Perspectives Intrinsic Value Intrinsic vs. Instrumental Goodness Intrinsic Value in Practice * Stakeholder Intrinsic Value* Degrees of Stakeholder Intrinsic Value Role of Profitability and Stakeholders Stakeholder Intrinsic Value: Defined Stakeholder Intrinsic Value Creation in Space
Remote Sensing, Telecommunications, and GNSS for Value Creation
Increasing Value Creation in Space
Spin-off Technology * Commercialization of Space Systems* Government vs. Commercial Commercialization Criteria Excludability and Rivalry of Space Industry Activities Commercialization of Mir, the Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station Commercialization (or not) of Remote Sensing Data
Commercialization of Meteorological Data
Commercialization of Climate Data
Remote Sensing Commercialization Case Study: Landsat
Commercialization of Remote Sensing Data: Summary Commercialization of Telecommunications Data Commercialization of Space Systems: Closing Remarks * Sustainability in the Space Industry* Defining Sustainability for the Space Industry Sustainability of Space Industry Activities on Earth
Space Hardware Production Environmental Impacts: An Overview
Life Cycle Assessment Overview
Life Cycle Assessments in the Space Industry
Environmental Impacts from the Space Industry
Sustainability of Space Industry Activities on Earth: Summary Sustainability of Space Industry Activities in Orbit
More Spacecraft Than Ever
Space Debris: The Problem
Space Debris: Mitigations
Other Space Debris Mitigation Approaches
Radiofrequency Allocation
Sustainability of Space Industry Activities in Orbit: Summary Sustainability Solutions for Humanity Supported by the Space Industry
UN Sustainable Development Goals: Introduction
SDGs and Stakeholder Intrinsic Value
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero-Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well Being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships * The Business of Human Space Exploration* Why Should Humans go to Space? Space Tourism Space Resources Deep Space Cargo and Telecommunications Services Commercial Human Space Exploration? Stakeholder Intrinsic Value Criteria in Deep Space Harmony of the Space Economy in Deep Space
Space Environments with Instrumental Value
Space Environments with the Potential for Life
Space Environments Devoid of Life and Instrumental Value
Space Environments Devoid of Everything
Deep Space Sustainability: In Conclusion * Maximum Value Creation in Space: Some Answers* * Conclusions* Achieving Maximum Value Creation in the Space Industry: A Recap Closing Remarks * Bibliography*