New Space: From Low Earth Orbit to the Moon and Beyond

＂Space science and engineering is an interdisciplinary field covering all disciplines in sciences and engineering. The New Space era has been in development for over two decades. It is characterized by a different breed of young companies, commercialization, constellations of small satellites, reusable rockets, and orbital tourism. What used to be a government-centric industry has given way to government-private sector collaboration. The private sector is playing a major role in New Space so governments can focus their resources on missions to the Moon and other scientific explorations. Commercialization brings about wider participation and cost effectiveness.＂-- Provided by publisher.

Stephen Cheung, PhD, is a former Adjunct Professor of Physics at the University of Hong Kong and a senior researcher for a satellite program at Stanford University. Currently, he is an Honorary Chief Scientist at Orion Astropreneur Space Academy promoting space to the public.

Chih-Yung Wen, PhD, earned his PhD from the Department of Aeronautics (Caltech, a renowned institution recognized for its contributions to aerospace science and engineering. Currently, he holds the position of Chair Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a Fellow of HKIE, ASME, and RAeS, as well as Associate Fellow of AIAA. Prof. Wen has authored and co-authored over 300 scientific papers, conference papers, and book chapters.