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Space Security Programs Worldwide: An Introduction

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The following chapter provides an introduction to Part 4 of the Handbook concerning articles by specialist in the field of space security programs worldwide. It covers expert view on the launch and satellite programs of the space-faring nations and those that have recently emerged. Additionally it covers space situational awareness and space weapons concepts.

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  • Euroconsult (2013) Government space markets- world prospects to 2022. Euroconsult.

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Giannopapa, C. (2015). Space Security Programs Worldwide: An Introduction. In: Schrogl, KU., Hays, P., Robinson, J., Moura, D., Giannopapa, C. (eds) Handbook of Space Security. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2029-3_63

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