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Books detail, as are scientific and o t h e r military satellites. Such details as are currently available are given of a new range of launch vehicles, which include a medium-lift and a heavy-lift a n d a space shuttle similar to the U S vehicle. R e l a t e d to this p r o g r a m m e , the fourth test flight of a subscale spaceplane was c o n d u c t e d u n d e r the Cosmos label in D e c e m b e r . This may lead to the dev e l o p m e n t of a full-scale m a n n e d vehicle for ferrying crews to and from orbiting space s t a h o n s , and possible military applications. T h e r e p o r t also includes a c o m p r e hensive list of Soviet and I n t e r c o s m o s c o s m o n a u t s and a s u m m a r y of t h e i r m a n n e d missions to 1984.
Publications Ballistic Missih, Defense cditcd by Ashton B. Carter and David N. Schwartz (The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC, USA, 1984, 446pp) This study, jointly sponsored by the Brookings Institution and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, examines the strategic, technological and political issues raised by ballistic missile defence. Eight contributers take an analytical approach to their areas of expertise and the volume editors give a comprehensive introduction to this wide range of subjects and an assessment of future projects. In the final chapter, nine knowledgeable observers offer their varied personal views on the ballistic missile defence question. Communication Satellites: Power Politics in Space by Larry Martinez (Artech House Inc, London, UK, 1985, 320pp, £60) Discusses the numerous and varied debates over communications satellites. Esprit Technical Week (Commission of the European Communities, 1985, 161pp) Proceedings from IT Forum, 23-25 September 1985, Brussels, Belgium. From H-Bomb to Star Wars: The Politics" of Strategic Decision Making by Jonathan B. Stein (Gower Publishing Company, Hampshire, UK, 1984, 113pp, £20) Detailed analysis of Truman's hydrogen bomb decision of 1950 and a preliminary assessment of Reagan's space-based missile defence decision of 1983. This book probes the relationship between politics and technology and contends that politics drive technological development in the strategic arena.
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A section is d e v o t e d to the C h i n e s e space p r o g r a m m e , for which 1984 was a significant year. T h e first two launches of the new C Z - J launch vehicle were c o n d u c t e d . This vehicle has a liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen fuelled t h i r d stage a n d s u c c e e d e d on its second a t t e m p t to place a c o m m u n i c a tions satellite into g e o s y n c h r o n o u s orbit. This r e p o r t is the most c o m p r e h e n sive single-source reference on the Soviet space p r o g r a m m e and is well p r e s e n t e d with no significant shortcomings.
J.A. Parfitt, FBIS London, UK
From Spacelab to Space Station edited by H. Stoewer and Peter M. Bainum (Univelt, San Diego, CA, USA, 1985, 254pp) Proceedings of the Fifth AAS/DGLR Symposium organized by the American Astronautical Society, The Deutsche Gesellschaft fiir L(ift-und Raumfahrt, and the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, held 3-5 October 1984, Hamburg, FR Germany. New Directions in Satellite Communications edited by Heather E. Hudson (Artech House lnc, London, UK, 1985, 3511pp, £40) Proceedings from the conference on New Directions in Satellite Communications: Challcnges for North and South, College of Communication of the University of Texas at Austin, 24-26 October 1984. ORB '85: Is there Space Enough in Space? by Amanada Lee Moore (Satellite Systems Engineering Inc, Bethesda, MD, USA, 1985, $950) Description and analysis of 8 August-14 September international Space WARC proceedings. People in Space edited by James Everett Katz (Transaction Inc, N J, USA, 1985, 222pp, £26.25 (casebound), £14.111 (paperhound)) Implications for the security of nations on Earth and other emerging space policy problems are examined in this book. It is organized into three parts following an overview by Katz: military activities in space, civilian activities in space and space as a sociological phenomenon, The authors treat the human uses of outer space as endeavours wherein ordinary policy and sociological processes take place. They offer perspectives on how space policy ought to be and is being formed.
Satellite Broadcasting by P Rainger, D. Gregory, R.V. Harvey and A. Jennings (John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, UK, 1985, 323pp, £16.95) Covers a wide range of topics related to broadcasting satellites. It is not a specialist book, but rather it is intended to givc a specialist a broader view of contributions being made in other fields. Space Commerce: Free Enterprise on the High Frontier by Nathan C. Goldman (Ballinger Publishing Company, USA, 1985, 182pp) Looks at the far-reaching implications of space enterprise with an eye towards how space commence will integrate into domestic economies and how segmentation of space markets will impact industry. It opens with a review of past spacefaring history, the current climate for industrial development in space, and a look toward future potential. Space Industrialization Opportunities by Camille M. Jernigan and Elizabeth Pentecost (Noyes Publications, N J, USA, 1985, 601pp, $54) This book presents a broad discussion of space industrialization opportunities which are expected to be of increasing interest as the USA moves in the direction of space stations and platforms. It gives a guide to industry, outlining the specific commercial opportunities in space. The appendix presents specific microgravity science applications currently being studied by NASA in the areas of electronic materials, solidification of metals, alloys, and composites; fluid dynamics and transports, biotechnology; glasses and ceramics; and combustion. Space Shuttle Log by Tim Furniss (Jane's Publishing Company Ltd, London, UK, 1986, 128pp, £6.95) This book is divided into four parts: the Shuttle-based Space Transportation System, its development and how it works; a log of the missions so far, including a complete cargo manifest; a look at future missions; and a guide to everyone who has flown or is scheduled to fly on the Shuttle. The Space Race by Jon Trux (New English Library, Sevenoaks, UK, 1985, 159pp, £14.951 Tells the story of the superpower rivalry for control of the heavens. Nearly 30 years has passed since the first Sputnik bleeped around the world. Neither side can afford the big space spectacular and the accent now is on commerce and industry. This book documents those first 30 years as humankind reached for the stars. Star Wars edited by E.P. Thompson (Penguin Books, London, UK, 1985, 165pp, £2.95) Assesses all the Star Wars arguments and makes a strong case against Star Wars. Contributions from Rip Bulkeley, John Pike and Ben Thompson and a foreword by Dorothy Hodgkin.
SPACE POLICY May 1986
Publications Ballistic Missih, Defense cditcd by Ashton B. Carter and David N. Schwartz (The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC, USA, 1984, 446pp) This study, jointly sponsored by the Brookings Institution and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, examines the strategic, technological and political issues raised by ballistic missile defence. Eight contributers take an analytical approach to their areas of expertise and the volume editors give a comprehensive introduction to this wide range of subjects and an assessment of future projects. In the final chapter, nine knowledgeable observers offer their varied personal views on the ballistic missile defence question. Communication Satellites: Power Politics in Space by Larry Martinez (Artech House Inc, London, UK, 1985, 320pp, £60) Discusses the numerous and varied debates over communications satellites. Esprit Technical Week (Commission of the European Communities, 1985, 161pp) Proceedings from IT Forum, 23-25 September 1985, Brussels, Belgium. From H-Bomb to Star Wars: The Politics" of Strategic Decision Making by Jonathan B. Stein (Gower Publishing Company, Hampshire, UK, 1984, 113pp, £20) Detailed analysis of Truman's hydrogen bomb decision of 1950 and a preliminary assessment of Reagan's space-based missile defence decision of 1983. This book probes the relationship between politics and technology and contends that politics drive technological development in the strategic arena.
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A section is d e v o t e d to the C h i n e s e space p r o g r a m m e , for which 1984 was a significant year. T h e first two launches of the new C Z - J launch vehicle were c o n d u c t e d . This vehicle has a liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen fuelled t h i r d stage a n d s u c c e e d e d on its second a t t e m p t to place a c o m m u n i c a tions satellite into g e o s y n c h r o n o u s orbit. This r e p o r t is the most c o m p r e h e n sive single-source reference on the Soviet space p r o g r a m m e and is well p r e s e n t e d with no significant shortcomings.
J.A. Parfitt, FBIS London, UK
From Spacelab to Space Station edited by H. Stoewer and Peter M. Bainum (Univelt, San Diego, CA, USA, 1985, 254pp) Proceedings of the Fifth AAS/DGLR Symposium organized by the American Astronautical Society, The Deutsche Gesellschaft fiir L(ift-und Raumfahrt, and the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, held 3-5 October 1984, Hamburg, FR Germany. New Directions in Satellite Communications edited by Heather E. Hudson (Artech House lnc, London, UK, 1985, 3511pp, £40) Proceedings from the conference on New Directions in Satellite Communications: Challcnges for North and South, College of Communication of the University of Texas at Austin, 24-26 October 1984. ORB '85: Is there Space Enough in Space? by Amanada Lee Moore (Satellite Systems Engineering Inc, Bethesda, MD, USA, 1985, $950) Description and analysis of 8 August-14 September international Space WARC proceedings. People in Space edited by James Everett Katz (Transaction Inc, N J, USA, 1985, 222pp, £26.25 (casebound), £14.111 (paperhound)) Implications for the security of nations on Earth and other emerging space policy problems are examined in this book. It is organized into three parts following an overview by Katz: military activities in space, civilian activities in space and space as a sociological phenomenon, The authors treat the human uses of outer space as endeavours wherein ordinary policy and sociological processes take place. They offer perspectives on how space policy ought to be and is being formed.
Satellite Broadcasting by P Rainger, D. Gregory, R.V. Harvey and A. Jennings (John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, UK, 1985, 323pp, £16.95) Covers a wide range of topics related to broadcasting satellites. It is not a specialist book, but rather it is intended to givc a specialist a broader view of contributions being made in other fields. Space Commerce: Free Enterprise on the High Frontier by Nathan C. Goldman (Ballinger Publishing Company, USA, 1985, 182pp) Looks at the far-reaching implications of space enterprise with an eye towards how space commence will integrate into domestic economies and how segmentation of space markets will impact industry. It opens with a review of past spacefaring history, the current climate for industrial development in space, and a look toward future potential. Space Industrialization Opportunities by Camille M. Jernigan and Elizabeth Pentecost (Noyes Publications, N J, USA, 1985, 601pp, $54) This book presents a broad discussion of space industrialization opportunities which are expected to be of increasing interest as the USA moves in the direction of space stations and platforms. It gives a guide to industry, outlining the specific commercial opportunities in space. The appendix presents specific microgravity science applications currently being studied by NASA in the areas of electronic materials, solidification of metals, alloys, and composites; fluid dynamics and transports, biotechnology; glasses and ceramics; and combustion. Space Shuttle Log by Tim Furniss (Jane's Publishing Company Ltd, London, UK, 1986, 128pp, £6.95) This book is divided into four parts: the Shuttle-based Space Transportation System, its development and how it works; a log of the missions so far, including a complete cargo manifest; a look at future missions; and a guide to everyone who has flown or is scheduled to fly on the Shuttle. The Space Race by Jon Trux (New English Library, Sevenoaks, UK, 1985, 159pp, £14.951 Tells the story of the superpower rivalry for control of the heavens. Nearly 30 years has passed since the first Sputnik bleeped around the world. Neither side can afford the big space spectacular and the accent now is on commerce and industry. This book documents those first 30 years as humankind reached for the stars. Star Wars edited by E.P. Thompson (Penguin Books, London, UK, 1985, 165pp, £2.95) Assesses all the Star Wars arguments and makes a strong case against Star Wars. Contributions from Rip Bulkeley, John Pike and Ben Thompson and a foreword by Dorothy Hodgkin.
SPACE POLICY May 1986