| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 313 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Contents |
The Cosmos Economy -- Blue oceans and greenfields in space -- The importance of frontiers -- Coming into the cosmos -- No country for Earthmen -- Turning over [space] rocksAssumptions about space business -- Planning on purpose Section -- Settlement communities -- Forever frontiers -- Pushback and challenges -- Visions of space -- The space economy is already here -- The new space merchants -- The industrialization of space -- Space biz -- Space mining -- Space manufacturing -- No country for Earth men -- Colonies, outposts, settlements, and stations -- Dont Look Back -- The new 49-ers rush to space -- A competitive solar system -- The rules of the game -- Trouble in paradise -- Industrial space -- Business models -- Diffusion of Innovations: The 5-Phase adoption model -- Phase 1: Innovators/ The frontier phase of the new space economy -- Phase 2: Early Adopter Phase -- Phase 3: Early Mainstream Phase -- Phase 4: Late Mainstream Phase -- Phase 5: Late Adopters -- Market Maturity Phase -- Connecting the dots -- A new generation of pilgrims -- Questions and Answers -- Lessons learned -- How to be part of the new cosmos economy |
| Summary |
If mans next big step is to live and work in space, then what will everyone do out there that is so different from what we are now doing here on Earth? As the future of space comes into focus it is clear that profit and power are the core elements of the new space economy. This entertaining and informative book looks at human settlement in space as a mainstream business opportunity for investors, entrepreneurs and far-sighted individuals seeking to secure their place in the innovative commercial space sector. Dr. Jack Gregg presents a unique 5-phase development roadmap that shows how space will grow from a frontier economy to a mature integrated market. Written in simple, non-technical language, this book answers such questions as: What is the new industrial space economy? What are the challenges and roadblocks on the way to a robust space economy? How will the rapid growth of the new space economy impact commerce back on Earth? How can one best invest in profitable space-related enterprises? The Cosmos Economy is for readers who hope to be better equipped and more informed about the new space economy; someone who wants to learn how to take part in the business opportunities of the new high frontier of commercial space |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Space colonies -- Economic aspects
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Space colonies -- Forecasting
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Astronautics -- Economic aspects
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Astronautics -- Forecasting
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Astronautics -- Economic aspects
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Space colonies -- Economic aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783030625696 |
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3030625699 |
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