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Geopolitics of the Outer Space

A European Perspective

  • Provides an analysis of the geopolitics of outer space
  • Offers a better understanding of the European space strategy
  • Studies outer space as a physical and socio-economic space as well as a military-diplomatic area

Part of the book series: Contributions to Political Science (CPS)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Introduction

    • Bohumil Doboš
    Pages 1-6
  3. Outer Space as a Physical Space

    • Bohumil Doboš
    Pages 7-32
  4. Outer Space as a Military-Diplomatic Field

    • Bohumil Doboš
    Pages 33-59
  5. Outer Space as a Socioeconomic Field

    • Bohumil Doboš
    Pages 61-82
  6. The History of the European Space Program

    • Bohumil Doboš
    Pages 83-105
  7. European Astropolitics

    • Bohumil Doboš
    Pages 107-136
  8. Conclusion

    • Bohumil Doboš
    Pages 137-139

About this book

This book presents a comprehensive geopolitical analysis of European space activities. By studying outer space as a physical and socio-economic space as well as a military-diplomatic area, the author helps readers understand outer space as a geopolitical environment. The book also offers insights into the behavior and strategies of different actors, with a special focus on the European space strategy and the nature of the European space program and diplomacy.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Political Studies, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

    Bohumil Doboš

About the author

Bohumil Doboš is a scholar at the Institute of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, and a coordinator of the Geopolitical Studies Research Centre. His main areas of expertise are neomedieval geopolitics, territoriality of non-state actors, and astropolitics. 

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eBook USD 89.00
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 119.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 119.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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