The world’s most populous nation views space as an asset, not only from a technological and commercial perspective but also from a political and militaristic one. The repercussions of this ideology already extend far beyond Washington. China vs. the United States explores future Chinese aspirations in space and the politico-militaristic implications of a looming space race. Dr. Seedhouse provides background information on the fifteen-year history of the China National Space Administration and its long list of accomplishments. Sino-U.S. technological and commercial interests in space are discussed, including their implications in fueling a potential space race. The national security objectivesof the U.S. and China are also examined to show how their intentions are leading to the military integration of space technologies. INDICE: Section I: High Frontier Politics - The U.S. and China as Space Powers. Rising Dragon. U.S. and Chinese Space Policy.- Section II: Dark Arena - Space Weapons and the Threat to U.S. Superiority. Space Warfare Doctrine. Space Weapons. Exploding China's Dreams.- Section III: Manned Spaceflight - China's Challenge to American Preeminence in Space. Sino-U.S. Space Exploration Programs. Current and Future Hardware. Manned Spaceflight Expertise.- Section IV: New Space Race - Why Sino-U.S. Space Race is Inevitable. Leaders, Alliances, and Opponents. The Imminent Space Race?- Appendix I - Descriptions of Orbits. Appendix II - Chinese American Launch Vehicles. Appendix III - Chinese and U.S.Space Budgets. Appendix IV - Chinese and U.S. White Papers on Space Policy.
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-0879-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 256
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés