European Space Policy

European Space Policy

A formal European Space Policy was established on 22 May 2007 when a joint and concomitant meeting at ministerial level of the Council of the European Union and the Council of the European Space Agency adopted a "Resolution on the European Space Policy". [cite web | url = http://www.esa.int/esaCP/Pr_21_2007_p_EN.html | title = Europe’s Space Policy becomes a reality today | date = 22 May 2007 | publisher = ESA] The policy had been jointly drafted by the European Commission and the Director General of the European Space Agency.

Components of the policy

Satellites

The policy expresses support for an operational and autonomous Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) satellite capability before the end of 2008, and for a global navigation satellite system under European civil control, i.e. the Galileo positioning system.

Launch systems

The policy emphasises the importance for Europe to maintain independent, reliable and cost-effective access to space through European launch systems, without mentioning any specifically by name.

ISS

The policy reaffirms a continuing European commitment to the International Space Station (ISS), and describes ESA participation in future international exploration programmes as being important.

Science and Technology

The policy includes the goal of maintaining programmes that give Europe a leading role in selected areas of science. It also calls for development of technologies that allow European industry to avoid dependency on international suppliers.

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