International Space Station : The Next Space Marketplace : Symposium Proceedings, International Symposium 26-28 May 1999, Strasbourg, France, Hardcover by Haskell, G. (EDT); Rycroft, M. (EDT), ISBN 0792361423, ISBN-13 9780792361428, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK

Papers from a May 1999 symposium address issues of international space station utilization and operation from all perspectives, especially from the commercial viewpoint, and look at development of space stations for research, technological, and educational reasons. Papers are presented in sections on management of the research and development process, entrepreneurial initiatives, education and public awareness, and technical and management innovations. Specific topics include gene therapy as a possible counter-measure for long duration space flight, and transitioning to commercial exploitation of space. The editors are affiliated with the International Space University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()