As the business of space continues to develop and grow at a remarkable pace, the book offers a thoughtful and timely analysis of its past, present and future scenarios. Focusing on both state and commercial actors, the book provides an exhaustive panoramic view of an area of growing human endeavour and ambition that is both informative and fascinating. The book explores the commercialization of space, taking the reader on a journey from the era of the Space Race up to the present and beyond. That process, encompassing a greater and more diverse set of actors, has been described as the 'democratization of space.'Ībove and Beyond: Exploring the Business of Space provides a comprehensive and current overview of the business of space and its distinctive competitive dynamics. In recent years, the sector has undergone massive change, giving rise to a high-technology niche worth over $330 billion in revenues worldwide and growing. The global space sector has always been regarded as a cutting-edge field, futuristic and at the forefront of innovation. Brennan, Louis and Heracleous, Loizos and Vecchi, Alessandra