"Space science and engineering is an interdisciplinary field covering all disciplines in sciences and engineering. The New Space era has been in development for over two decades. It is characterized by a different breed of young companies, commercialization, constellations of small satellites, reusable rockets, and orbital tourism. What used to be a government-centric industry has given way to government-private sector collaboration. The private sector is playing a major role in New Space so governments can focus their resources on missions to the Moon and other scientific explorations. Commercialization brings about wider participation and cost effectiveness."-- Provided by publisher.

An exciting and illuminating discussion of the latest advancements in space travel, exploration, technology, and infrastructure In New Space: From Low Earth Orbit to the Moon and Beyond, renowned physicist and space entrepreneur Stephen Cheung delivers a comprehensive overview of the current state of--and opportunities offered by--the space...