Press Release: European Commission launches debate on a space policy for the EU

The European Commission presented a Green Paper on EU Space Policy on 21 January 2003. The Paper, prepared by the Commission in co-operation with the European Space Agency (ESA), looks into Europe's assets and weaknesses in this sector. As a basis for a broad consultation, the report tackles key issues such as the EU's independent access to space, scientific excellence in this field, the industrial and technological base, relevant markets, human resources, the legal and institutional framework, international co-operation, and environmental and security aspects. It aims to launch a debate with all players which will help shape an EU response to competitiveness and security challenges related to space, to be detailed in a forthcoming White Paper in May 2003.

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/space/index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/space/index_en.htm

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