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The Space Industry of the Future Mark W. McElroy Jr

The Space Industry of the Future By Mark W. McElroy Jr

The Space Industry of the Future by Mark W. McElroy Jr

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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.

The Space Industry of the Future Summary

The Space Industry of the Future: Capitalism and Sustainability in Outer Space by Mark W. McElroy Jr

* Describes the principles of capitalism and how they can be used in the space industry to maximize creation of value for humanity.
* Develops pragmatic criteria for readers to use in assessing value to humanity of initiatives and business decisions in the space industry.
* Describes the world's greatest problems and how space systems may help address them with emphasis placed on how the space industry supports sustainability of humanity and the planet.
* Provides all of the above in an integrated format that is accessible to readers, whether coming from technical, business, or policy backgrounds.

About Mark W. McElroy Jr

Mark W. McElroy Jr works as a technical manager in commercial satellite propulsion projects. Previously, he worked as an engineer at NASA for nine years. In his initial years at NASA, Dr. McElroy obtained a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and performed research on aerospace composite structures. Later, he became involved in technical management within the Artemis campaign to send humans to the Moon and Mars. Dr. McElroy's roles in the Artemis campaign included system management in the Orion exploration vehicle program, technical consulting in the next generation space suit program, and serving as the Assistant Chief Engineer in the Gateway lunar space station program. 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. Prior to his time working in the space industry, Dr. McElroy was a structural engineer in the naval shipbuilding and gas turbine industries.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Capitalism 3. Value Creation 4. Stakeholder Intrinsic Value 5. Commercialization of Space Systems 6. Sustainability in the Space Industry 7. The Business of Human Space Exploration 8. Maximum Value Creation in Space: Some Answers 9. Bibliography 10. Index

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NLS9781032215082
9781032215082
1032215089
The Space Industry of the Future: Capitalism and Sustainability in Outer Space by Mark W. McElroy Jr
Mark W. McElroy Jr
New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2022-09-19
192
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