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.
Activities Report of the European Space Agency
1991
217 pages
Report
No indication
English
Space Technology , European space agency , European space programs , International cooperation , Technology utilization , Computer networks , Data base management systems , Earth observations (From space) , Esa satellites , Financial management , Ground support equipment , Telecommunication , Foreign technology , Progress report
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