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20. The Role of Space in Long-Term Economic Development on Earth

Authors : Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

Published in: Global Space Governance: An International Study

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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What role do space activities play in long-term economic development on Earth?
What role does space play in meeting the U. N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What are the main governance challenges in meeting the SDGs and what potential solutions can be recommended in this regard?

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Title: The Role of Space in Long-Term Economic Development on Earth
Authors: Ram S. Jakhu
Joseph N. Pelton
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Global Space Governance: An International Study
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-54363-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-54364-2

Copyright Year: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54364-2_20

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