Return From Orbit - Economics As A Driver Of Japanese Space Policy

    Authors

    J. Johnsonfreese; R. Handberg;D. C. Webb

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Technol. Soc.

    Keywords

    Social Issues

    Abstract

    Japanese space policy has long moved more on the basis of economic considerations than the United States' program. This orientation is partially a function of the different point in time when their development began. In recent years, the economic imperative inherent in Japan's space program has become even clearer, with the focus of attention upon solar power satellites and the energy potential of Helium-3 found on the lunar surface. Both projects are long-term and in a true sense speculative, but provide a rationale for the existing Japanese program and the directions it is taking. Achieving economic return from space activities remains the holy grail, this approach may be one alternative.

    Journal Title

    Technology in Society

    Volume

    14

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-1992

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    395

    Last Page

    408

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1992JR52800004

    ISSN

    0160-791X

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