Exploring the Multifaceted Landscape of Space Industry Applications: Thematic Analysis of Strategic Policy Plans of Developed and Developing Countries
Document Type : Original Article
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Iranian Space Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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Iranian Space Research Center Academic Staff
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Iranian Space Research Center
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Department of Science and Technology Policy, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Professor of Department of Technology and Innovation Management, Faculty of Industrial and Technology Management, College of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
In recent decades, the exploration and use of space has transformed from a mere scientific curiosity to a cornerstone of technological innovation. The applications of the space industry include earth observation, environment monitoring, accurate navigation, fast and secure communications, health and recreational services, which are expanding rapidly. In this research, with the aim of identifying the most important and latest applications of the space industry, the strategic policy plans of different countries have been coded and thematically analyzed. The scope of the research is England, China, the United States of America, India, France, Sweden, South Africa, the Netherlands, Brazil, the European Union, the United Arab Emirates, the Philippines, and Australia. Descriptive analysis method and MAXQDA software were used to interpret and analyze the data. The thematic analysis of the documents has identified 29 space applications in 6 categories of environmental monitoring and management, navigation, safety and security, telecommunications, health and recreation, and tourism.The analyzes carried out help the government and organizations in making decisions about investing in the development of new and innovative technologies in the space industry.
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Volume 5, Issue 1 - Serial Number 9
September 2025Pages 1-17
- Receive Date 12 June 2024
- Revise Date 19 October 2024
- Accept Date 04 January 2025