The Future of European Space Exploration - Towards a European long-term strategy
Publication date: 15 December 2005
Page: 1-32
Copyright: ESA
Reference number: HME-HS/BH/2005-001.II In parallel to the implementation of activities that will prepare for near-term exploration projects, ESA has initiated a process for the development of a long-term strategy for space exploration to serve as a framework for the future. In 2005, as a first step in this process, ESA set up a multidisciplinary scenario team to conduct broad stakeholder consultations and invite various leading space and non-space organisations to perform related studies. The results of this work are summarised in this document, which will serve as a reference for further reflections and open discussions. It will form the basis for the development of a consolidated long-term strategy within the next two years, taking due account of the actions identified in this document and the overall evolving context for the implementation of the European space exploration programme.
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