The Journal is distributed electronically without charge to users on a global basis. New editions to the Journal will be released three times a year. Individual issues will provide in-depth examination of matters of importance to satellite and space communication in terms of:
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- Economy and Business Development
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- Regulation and Public Policy
- Social Impact
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Five new articles have been added to Issue #16: Solar Power Satellites. The new additions include, Peter Garretson's report on "SBSP: Indo-US Strategic Partnership;" Don Flournoy's OpEd piece "Why Not Space Solar Power?" published by Space News; The People’s Daily of China on “Space Solar Energy;” Taiwan China Times on “China Unveils Plan for Solar Power Station in Space,” and Observer Research Foundation of India commentary “China Walks the US-India Space Solar Power Dream.” Articles are available for viewing and download in Issue #16 under Publication Resources.
SES AMERICOM has announced a $50,000 prize named after Sir Arthur C. Clarke to be awarded to a student or student team that best defines a feasible technical or applications concept that might leapfrog the existing state of development of the industry breakthrough satellite.
Greetings from Prof. Don Flournoy, the editor of the Online Journal of Space Communication.
The currently active Issue is No.17: SunSat Design Competition. Registration is open.
The Online Journal of Space Communication is re-issuing its call for articles on the topic of "The Role of Satellites in Development of Indian Media, Communication and Information Services". Professionals and advanced-level students are invited to contribute articles on a wide range of satellite-related topics to include RTV broadcasting, DBS and cable services, VSAT and data services, distance teaching, remote sensing, weather reporting, sports coverage, emergency services, geo-positioning and other space-related applications. For the go-ahead, please send a one-page abstract to the Editor at don.flournoy@ohio.edu.
The Space Journal is currently looking for a distinguished Guest Editor (or Guest Team) to take charge of a special issue of the Journal on the following topics: Space Debris and Microsats. Other topics may be proposed.
