Space is no longer the special, protected domain that it was in the past. Because of the importance of its practical applications, it is becoming integrated into the mainstream of economic activity. Technology push is giving way to the assessment of market opportunities and demand pull. Funding from the public sector is declining while interest in private financing is steadily growing. The value-added and service industries are increasing in importance...
Related Subjects
Accounting & Finance Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautics & Astronautics Astronomy & Space Science Business Business & Finance Business & Investing Computer Technology Economics Electrical & Electronics Engineering Environmental Economics GIS Industries & Professions Information Management International International Business Management Management & Leadership Management Science Politics & Social Sciences Popular Economics Social Sciences Technology Textbooks