No ESA satellite was launched during 1976, however, activities were deployed in the preparation of five launchings scheduled for 1977. Satellites to be launched are GEOS, IUE, ISEE, Meteosat, and OTS. The status of the development program for further scientific, meteorological, and communications satellite launches is described as well as those for Spacelab and the Ariane launcher. Future programs are outlined and technological and scientific research activities are reported. Satellite operations and data processing activities are described including those at the Space Documentation Service. Ground facilities are reviewed and the organization and structure of ESA are outlined. External relations are reported.
Activities of the European Space Agency
1977
204 pages
Report
No indication
English
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