Highlights in space 2007 : progress in space science, technology and applications, international cooperation and space law

This authoritative and comprehensive publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law.

Compiled from reports prepared for the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, it aims to increase awareness of the benefits that space activities provide to all countries of the world.

Chapters cover: space transportation; robotic earth orbital activities; humans in earth orbit; space studies and exploratino; technology advancement; education; global space markets and opportunities; international co-operationand space law.