The special relationship Canada has with Europe, and the benefits of this relationship for Europe are considered. The terms of the cooperation agreement between ESA and Canada are presented and Canadian participation in ESA activities discussed. Special attention is given to programs in which Canada has played a significant role. These include the Olympus communication satellite and Earth observation programs (ERS-1). Future involvement in Earth observation (ERS-2), telecommunications and the Hermes spaceplane is discussed. How Canadians can take advantage of opportunities offered by ESA is considered and a look to the future is made. Useful addresses in Canada are given.


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    Title :

    Partenariat dans l'Espace: Le Canada et l'Agence Spatiale Europeenne (Partnership in Space: An Introduction to Canada's Special Relationship with the European Space Agency)


    Contributors:
    N. Longdon (author)

    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    40 pages



    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English