Introduction to Space Economy
Chapter 1: The space sector in 2011 and beyond
- A new world map of space powers
- The Space economy as an engine of economic growth
- Preserving a skilled workforce in the space sector
- New technologies and innovative applications on the horizon
Chapter 2: Readiness factors : Imputs to the space economy
- Governmental budgets for space activities
- Capital stocks : Space assets in orbit and on the ground
- Human Capital
Chapter 3: Intensity : Activities and outputs in the space economy
- The manufacturing space industry
- The satellite telecommunications sector
- The satellite Earth observation sector
- Insurance market for space activities
- International trade in selected space products
- Innovation for future economic growth : Patents
- Space launch activities worldwide
- Space exploration activities
Chapter 4: Impacts : Bringing space down to earth
- Defining socio-economic impacts from space programmes
- Indirect industrial effects
- Economic growth (regional, national)
- Efficiency/productivity gains
Chapter 5: National spotlights on selected countries
Chapter 6. The global aerospace sector in perspective
- Production and value-added
- Research and development
- Trade