This book introduces the important emerging space powers of the world. Little is known of their space programs, but it is recognized that some are in the process of developing ambitious goals that are challenging the leading space community. Contents: Ch. 1: Japan: Origins — the legacy of Hideo Itokawa Ch. 2: Japan: Into the solar system Ch. 3: Japan: Kibo and the Space Station Ch. 4: India: The vision of Vikram Sarabhai Ch. 5: India: Space technology and the villages Ch. 6: India: Manned and lunar flight Ch. 7: Iran: Origins — the road to space Ch. 8: Iran: Development — space launch systems and satellites Ch. 9: Brazil: Origins — the road to space Ch. 10: Brazil: Development — space launch systems, space probes, and satellites Ch. 11: Brazil: Plans — the ultimate goal Ch. 12: Israel: Small but efficient actor in space Ch. 13: North Korea: The most secret country in space Ch. 14: South Korea: New entrant for space systems Ch. 15: Contrasts and comparisions