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The future is out there

Tim Marshall's book sets out the dangers of the growing belligerence of astropolitics and the future race for space

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Kanika Datta
The Future of Geography: How Power and Politics in Space Will Change our World
Author: Tim Marshall
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Price: Rs 850

On March 27, 2019, Indians were asked to stand by for an address by the prime minister. Since the PM’s previous major address on November 8, 2016, concerned demonetisation, those who heard the latest speech were exultant, relieved or puzzled. This was no proclamation to match the disruptive event that withdrew 86 per cent of the currency in circulation. Instead, the PM said  India had successfully conducted an anti-satellite (ASAT) test when a ballistic missile interceptor developed by the