Space Capitalism [electronic resource] : How Humans will Colonize Planets, Moons, and Asteroids /
Nelson, Peter Lothian.author.
Block, Walter E.author.
This book compares and contrasts the motivations, morality, and effectiveness of space exploration when pursued by private entrepreneurs as opposed to government. The authors advocate market-driven, private initiatives take the lead through enhanced competition and significant resources that can be allocated to the exploration and exploitation of outer space. Space travel and colonisation is analysed through the prism of economic freedom and laissez faire capitalism, in a unique and accessible book.
1. Privatize Space Travel! -- 2. Man's Inhumanity to Man -- 3. Why privatize anything? -- 4. Why Privatize Space Travel and Colonization? -- 5. Ownership Concepts -- 6.The Moon -- 7. The Inner Planets and Extra-terrestrial Moons -- 8. Gas Giants -- 9. Asteroids, Comets, and Other non-Planetary Objects -- 10. Space boondoggles: NASA, STEM subsidies -- 11. Public Goods: Basic Research and Terraforming -- 12. Space Law -- 13. Timing -- 14. Who Are the Libertarians in the Space Initiative? -- 15. Space Oriented Writers -- 16. Conclusion.
This book compares and contrasts the motivations, morality, and effectiveness of space exploration when pursued by private entrepreneurs as opposed to government. The authors advocate market-driven, private initiatives take the lead through enhanced competition and significant resources that can be allocated to the exploration and exploitation of outer space. Space travel and colonisation is analysed through the prism of economic freedom and laissez faire capitalism, in a unique and accessible book.
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