* Describes the principles of capitalism and how they can be used in the space industry to maximize creation of value for humanity.
* Develops pragmatic criteria for readers to use in assessing value to humanity of initiatives and business decisions in the space industry.
* Describes the world's greatest problems and how space systems may help address them with emphasis placed on how the space industry supports sustainability of humanity and the planet.
* Provides all of the above in an integrated format that is accessible to readers, whether coming from technical, business, or policy backgrounds.
Mark W. McElroy Jr works as a technical manager in commercial satellite propulsion projects. Previously, he worked as an engineer at NASA for nine years. In his initial years at NASA, Dr. McElroy obtained a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and performed research on aerospace composite structures. Later, he became involved in technical management within the Artemis campaign to send humans to the Moon and Mars. Dr. McElroy's roles in the Artemis campaign included system management in the Orion exploration vehicle program, technical consulting in the next generation space suit program, and serving as the Assistant Chief Engineer in the Gateway lunar space station program. Through Dr. McElroy's tenure at NASA, he has gained a broad exposure to the space industry in both the United States and Europe offering a thorough vantage point on how a diverse set of modern space companies operate, manage projects, innovate, and create value. Prior to his time working in the space industry, Dr. McElroy was a structural engineer in the naval shipbuilding and gas turbine industries.
Title: The Space Industry of the Future: Capitalism and Sustainability in Outer Space
Author: McElroy Jr, Mark W.
ISBN: 9781032215082
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2022-09-19
Number of Pages: 192
Weight: 0.3811 kg
