New Space

Chapter 1: Introduction

• • 1.1 Introduction
• • 1.2 New Space
• • 1.3 Cislunar Space
• • 1.4 Economics and Business Considerations
• • 1.5 Conclusion

Chapter 2: Rockets

• • 2.1 Introduction
• • 2.2 Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation
• • 2.3 Chemical Propulsion and Main Components
• • 2.4 Other Thrusters
• • 2.5 Conclusion

Chapter 3: Orbits

• • 3.1 Introduction
• • 3.2 Orbit Dynamics
• • 3.3 Launching to Orbit and Orbital Transfer
• • 3.4 Lagrange Points as Orbits
• • 3.5 ΔV Map
• • 3.6 Conclusion

Chapter 4: Satellites and Space Stations

• • 4.1 Introduction
• • 4.2 Types of LEO Satellites
• • 4.3 Miniaturized Satellites in LEO
• • 4.4 Space Stations
• • 4.5 Looking Ahead for the LEO Industry

Chapter 5: Reusable Rockets

• • 5.1 Introduction
• • 5.2 Falcon 9 Reusable Rocket
• • 5.3 Blue Origin Systems
• • 5.4 SpaceX Starship Launch System
• • 5.5 Reusable Rockets in China
• • 5.6 Conclusion

Chapter 6: Communications Satellite Constellations

• • 6.1 Introduction
• • 6.2 Overview of the Satellite Constellations
• • 6.3 Starlink Satellite Constellations
• • 6.4 OneWeb System
• • 6.5 Kuiper System
• • 6.6 China GW System
• • 6.7 Business and Economics Angle
• • 6.8 Looking Ahead

Chapter 7: Earth Observations

• • 7.1 Introduction
• • 7.2 Passive Imaging
• • 7.3 Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imaging
• • 7.4 Precision Agriculture
• • 7.5 Other Applications of Passive Earth Observations
• • 7.6 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• • 7.7 Looking Ahead
• • 7.8 Conclusion

Chapter 8: Space Solar Power

• • 8.1 Introduction
• • 8.2 Solar Power
• • 8.3 Multi-Rotary Joints System
• • 8.4 Space Solar Power Using Optical Reflectors
• • 8.5 Laser as Wireless Power Transfer
• • 8.6 Buildup of Space Solar Power
• • 8.7 Technological Challenges
• • 8.8 Looking Ahead

Chapter 9: Space Tourism

• • 9.1 Introduction
• • 9.2 Success Factors
• • 9.3 Suborbital and Orbital Flights
• • 9.4 Space Hotels
• • 9.5 Returning to Earth
• • 9.6 Conclusion

Chapter 10: Mining Asteroids

• • 10.1 Introduction
• • 10.2 Cosmic Background
• • 10.3 The Asteroid Belt
• • 10.4 Statistics of Near-Earth Asteroids
• • 10.5 Missions to Near-Earth Asteroids
• • 10.6 Infrastructures for Mining Asteroids
• • 10.7 Conclusion

Chapter 11: Going to the Moon

• • 11.1 Introduction
• • 11.2 About the Moon
• • 11.3 Artemis Program
• • 11.4 Artemis Missions
• • 11.5 China Lunar Program
• • 11.5.1 Chang'e 5 Mission
• • 11.6 Conclusion

Chapter 12: Settling on the Moon

• • 12.1 Introduction
• • 12.2 Lunar South Pole and Water
• • 12.3 Electric Power Source
• • 12.4 Transportation and Mobility
• • 12.5 Living Shelters
• • 12.6 Foods
• • 12.7 Helium- 3
• • 12.8 Lunar Minerals
• • 12.9 Lunar Communications Infrastructure
• • 12.10 Physical Hazards
• • 12.11 Conclusion

Chapter 13: Mars

• • 13.1 Introduction
• • 13.2 About Mars
• • 13.3 Settling on Mars
• • 13.4 Three Recent Missions
• • 13.5 Future Human Missions to Mars
• • 13.6 Transportation and Communications on Mars
• • 13.7 Best Regions to Land
• • 13.8 Conclusion

Chapter 14: Space Debris

• • 14.1 Introduction
• • 14.2 Origin of the Space Debris
• • 14.3 Space Debris Management
• • 14.4 Debris Remediation
• • 14.5 Recycling
• • 14.6 Removing Debris with Lasers
• • 14.7 Space Situational Awareness
• • 14.8 Cost–Benefit Analysis of Debris Removal
• • 14.9 Conclusion

Chapter 15: Looking Ahead

• • 15.1 LEO and Beyond
• • 15.2 Below LEO for Further Commercialization