Sustainability goes to space

An engaging exploration of the profound connections between our planet and space, this book takes us on an exciting journey toward a sustainable future on Planet Earth and beyond. A story told in the words of several internationally-recognized experts, Space is the outcome of collaboration between SEELab at SDA Bocconi and Telespazio S.p.A.

At a time when we clearly need to redefine production and consumption models on Earth, the developments in the space economy and in space technologies are prompting the companies in the industry to reflect on the role they play in protecting our planet’s ecosystems. This book delves into the crucial connections between space and sustainability, and shines a light on the growing problem of the space debris orbiting our planet. This debris risks compromising space vehicles, and consequently, the vital services they provide back on Earth. In addition to this, we can look to space for other solutions: decreasing poverty, improving health outcomes, opening access to education, driving economic growth, and supporting social, environmental, and economic sustainability on our planet. In sum, space plays a fundamental role in meeting the most urgent human needs and tackling the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

This book is structured on two levels. The first is information-based, introducing themes that run through the entire work. The second consists of interviews with prominent figures in the space industry, revealing how new cutting-edge technologies (such as space-based solar power, industrial production in low gravity conditions, and sustainable architecture in space) can help preserve our planet for future generations.

• Publisher: Hoepli
• Date of Publication: October 2023
• ISBN: 978-88-360-1422-4
• Pages: 176
• Format: paper, ebook

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