Preservation of near-earth space for future generations /

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Imprint:Cambridge, Eng. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c1994.
Description:x, 247 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Language:English
Subject:Space debris -- Congresses.
Space pollution -- Congresses.
Artificial satellites -- Earth -- Orbits -- Congresses.
Artificial satellites -- Orbits.
Environmental protection.
Space debris.
Space pollution.
Conference papers and proceedings.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1680067
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Other authors / contributors:Simpson, John A. (John Alexander), 1916-2000
University of Chicago
ISBN:0521445086 (hardback)
Notes:"Based upon an interdisciplinary symposium held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the University of Chicago, 24-26 June 1992"--Pref.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:What will happen to the near-Earth space environment? How can we ensure the survival of future scientific, commercial and military satellites and space stations? This book addresses the questions that must be asked as man-made debris in space around the Earth - from dust particles to rocket casings, and even radioactive materials - becomes a critical problem. World wide specialists address the issues, problems and policies concerned with the preservation of near-Earth space in this volume. Their articles cover the technical aspects, and the economic and legal issues concerned, including the enforcement and monitoring of international agreements and the resolution of disputes. This clearly written and well-illustrated survey offers the professional and concerned non-specialist an authoritative review of the problems with, and solutions to, space debris.
Item Description:"Based upon an interdisciplinary symposium held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the University of Chicago, 24-26 June 1992"--Pref.
Physical Description:x, 247 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0521445086 (hardback)