Abstract In 1981 the US spacecraft planned for the international Solar Polar Mission, in cooperation with the European Space Agency, was abruptly withdrawn. This article discusses the events leading up to the withdrawal and how it was handled by NASA and US government officials, and ESA's reaction. Reflections are offered on the experience, and ESA's current attitude towards space partnerships with the USA is examined. The author concludes the Europe is in a stronger bargaining position today, and has also advanced towards having its own autonomous space capability.
Cancelling the US solar-polar spacecraft
Implications for international cooperation in space
Space Policy ; 3 , 1 ; 24-37
1987-01-01
14 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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