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Books Geography Books Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetimes. This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics. We’re entering a new space race – & it could revolutionise life on Earth. Space: the new frontier, a wild & lawless place. It is already central to communication, economics, military strategy & international relations on Earth. Now, it is the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation – &, possibly, conquest. We’re heading up & out, & we’re taking our power struggles with us. China, the USA & Russia are leading the way. From physical territory & resources to satellites, weaponry & strategic choke points, geopolitics is as important in the skies above us as it is down below. If you’ve ever wondered if humans are going back to the Moon, who will benefit from exploration or what space wars might look like, the answers are here. With all the insight & wit that have made Tim Marshall the UK’s most popular writer on geopolitics, this gripping book shows how we got here & where we’re going, covering great-power rivalry; technology; commerce; combat in space; & what it means for all of us down here on Earth. This is essential reading on power, politics & the future of humanity. Product Information: •†ISBN:† 9781783967247 •†Author: Tim Marshall •†Publisher:  Elliott & Thompson •†Format:† Paperback •†Pages:† 356 •†Dimensions: 13 x 2.5 x 19.9 cm