Cooperation between ESA and NASA is discussed, noting that the Memorandum of Understanding lays the framework for this relationship, defining the responsibilities of ESA and NASA and providing for appointment of leadership and managers for the project. Members of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and ESA's ESTEC staff have been appointed to leadership positions within the project and ultimate control of the project rests with the Joint Working Group consisting of two project managers and two project scientists, equally representing both organizations. Coordination of time scales and overall mission design is discussed, including launch cooperation, public relations, and funding of scientific investigations such as Ulysses. Practical difficulties of managing an international project are discussed such as differing documentation requirements and communication techniques, and assurance of equality on projects.


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    Title :

    Ulysses - An ESA/NASA cooperative programme


    Contributors:
    Meeks, W. (author) / Eaton, D. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1990-08-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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