Public interest for outer space ventures was huge in the beginning of space flight as spectacular successes were achieved in the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. The enthusiasm culminated in the moon landing of 1969. Since then only spectacular events in space travel were covered by the media and noticed by the public. However in reality often the non-exciting developments were those which changed life on Earth most significantly. Many developments for space travel and the usage of outer space made and still make our civilisation totally dependent on outer space activities. This includes the development of satellites for
communication, television, Earth observation, weather forecasting and navigation to name just a few. All this happened widely unnoticed by the broad public. What is even more overlooked by the public but changed life at least as significantly are “spin off technologies” with the Personal Computer being the most prominent one. Despite the huge growth during the 1990s, only a few studies on the future potential of the space market were conducted on a comprehensive basis. This thesis therefore draws a complete overview of all aspects and sectors of the space market and analyses its future potential as well as the potential of possible future applications. Additionally the legal and institutional framework of outer space activities and its implications on business activities, institutional space ventures, military space applications, and commercial companies is discussed in this work. The results show that outer space is a market with a huge potential, not only due to the growth potential in already existing applications like navigation and communication, but also due to a large potential in emerging applications like spacetourism
and in future applications like mining on the moon. In addition not only
commercial applications are growing but also military and governmental spending for space ventures is on the rise due to increasing commitment of emerging countries like India and China, and the drive of industrialised nations to keep their leading position. Based on the extensive analysis the thesis suggests that the outer space sector as a whole is emerging and will become increasingly important in the future.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Zusammenfassung
- Einleitung
- Der Weltraum - Ein Markt mit Zukunft
- Die Entwicklung des Weltraumsektors
- Die Nutzung des Weltraums
- Telekommunikation
- Erdbeobachtung
- Navigation
- Wissenschaft
- Militär
- Der Einfluss des Weltraumsektors auf die Wirtschaft
- Der rechtliche Rahmen für Weltraumunternehmungen
- Die Zukunft des Weltraumsektors
- Weltraumtourismus
- Rohstoffgewinnung am Mond
- Neue Technologien und Anwendungen
- Schlussfolgerungen
- Literaturverzeichnis
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This diploma thesis examines the emerging market potential of outer space, analyzing the growth and impact of space-related activities on the global economy. The thesis explores the development of the space sector, key applications, and the legal framework governing space enterprises. * **Growth of the Space Sector:** This includes the historical evolution of space exploration, key milestones, and the current state of the space industry. * **Applications of Space Technology:** The thesis focuses on the diverse applications of space technology, including telecommunications, earth observation, navigation, scientific research, and military applications. * **Economic Impact of Space Activities:** The work analyzes the economic impact of space activities, including the creation of new industries, job growth, and technological advancements. * **Legal Framework for Space Enterprises:** This section delves into the legal and regulatory environment governing space exploration and commercial activities in space. * **Future Potential of the Space Sector:** The thesis explores the future prospects of the space industry, including the potential for space tourism, resource extraction from celestial bodies, and other innovative applications.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Zusammenfassung: Provides an overview of the thesis, highlighting the key findings and conclusions.
- Einleitung: Sets the stage for the thesis by introducing the topic of outer space as an emerging market and outlining the objectives and scope of the study.
- Der Weltraum - Ein Markt mit Zukunft: Examines the history of space exploration, the current state of the space sector, and the potential for future growth. Discusses key applications of space technology, including telecommunications, earth observation, navigation, scientific research, and military activities.
- Der rechtliche Rahmen für Weltraumunternehmungen: Explores the legal and regulatory framework governing space exploration and commercial activities in space.
- Die Zukunft des Weltraumsektors: Investigates the potential for future growth in the space sector, focusing on emerging areas such as space tourism, resource extraction from celestial bodies, and new technologies.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This diploma thesis examines the emerging market potential of outer space, focusing on the growth and impact of space-related activities on the global economy. Key topics include the development of the space sector, diverse applications of space technology, the economic impact of space activities, the legal framework governing space enterprises, and future prospects of the space industry.- Citar trabajo
- Mag.(FH) Florian Albin Gerl (Autor), 2008, Outer Space - The Emerging Market , Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/116794
