Space Security Programs and Space Economy: An Introduction

Abstract

This chapter provides an introduction to Part 4 of the second edition of the Handbook of Space Security addressing the subject of “Space Security Programs Worldwide.” It covers expert views on space security activities and programs of established spacefaring nations: the United States, Russia, China, Europe - including dedicated chapters on France, Italy, the United Kingdom - and India. It also reviews space security policies of emerging space countries - Australia, Iran, and Pakistan - to showcase a wide range of space activities and programs worldwide. Additionally it covers the economy of the space sector and it provides an overview of the UN space security-related organizations.