The history of the European Space Agency from its creation in 1970, as a merger with the other two European space organizations founded in 1964, is described. It is shown that science and fundamental research represent a great part of the space travel program. The international cooperation with Japan, the U.S. and the USSR is mentioned. The services and the applications developed mainly through weather and telecommunication satellites are presented. Earth observation, manned space travel, launcher construction, and free weight experiments are emphasized. The costs of European space travel are evaluated and compared to those of the U.S. and the USSR. The German part of private companies in space travel, and the search for markets are discussed. The role of states in space research is mentioned.


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    Title :

    25 Jahre Europaeishe Raumfahrt (Twenty-Five Years of European Space Travel)


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    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    17 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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