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Developments in Space Policies, Programmes and Technologies throughout the World and in Europe

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Yearbook on Space Policy 2007/2008

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Among the 2007/2008 highlights in space affairs was a series of new strategies and programmes, and the reinforcement of new trends and directions. These included the internationalisation and globalisation of space affairs particularly in the domains of space exploration and space applications.

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    Peter, N. (2009). Developments in Space Policies, Programmes and Technologies throughout the World and in Europe. In: Schrogl, KU., Mathieu, C., Peter, N. (eds) Yearbook on Space Policy 2007/2008. Yearbook on Space Policy. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-99091-9_2

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