The scientific and technical projects developed by ESA in 1990 are summarized. The following programs are discussed: Hubble Space Telescope, Ulysses, solar observatory, Giotto mission, Huygens mission, Earth observation, telecommunication, Columbus, microgravity, and European astronauts corps. The results from scientific and technological research are presented. Data handling and technical infrastructure facilities, which are ESA basic activities, are included. Concerning the installations, the following projects are discussed: ESAMET, computer systems, ground facilities for space systems, mission support, satellite operations, and ESA establishments. The ESA administrative organization and structure are summarized. ESA finance, contracts and international relations are reported.


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    Title :

    Activities Report of the European Space Agency


    Contributors:
    N. Longdon (author) / T. D. Guyenne (author)

    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    217 pages



    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English