EUROPA - Space - Green Paper

Green paper - European Space Policy
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Space Green Paper

The Green Paper on European Space Policy was adopted by the European Commission on 21 January 2003. The Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA) organised a series of seminars, workshops and hearings, and created an On-line Forum for those who, upon reading the text, wished to respond, comment, and/or put forward proposals. The consultation was officialy closed on 30 May 2003.

Press release: EN
The complete text of the Green Paper (PDF files): EN

Foreword
Introduction (A Necessary debate, The Green Paper process)


1.	European Space in a changing global context
1.1.	Fundamental elements
1.1.1.	Independent access to space
1.1.2.	Maintaining scientific excellence
1.1.3.	The industrial and technological base
1.1.4.	The commercial market and the institutional demand
1.1.5.	International co-operation
1.1.6.	Manned space flight
1.2.	Budgetary and financial resources
1.3.	Vocation and competencies

2.	Placing Space more at the service of Europe and its citizens
2.1.	Contributing to the emerging knowledge society and the competitiveness of European industry
2.2.	Supporting sustainable development
2.3.	Improving the security of citizens

3.	Towards a more efficient and ambitious organisation and framework
3.1.	Union, ESA and Member States: roles and relationships
3.2.	Space policy and programming frameworks
3.3.	Developing space industry within a transparent and stable regulatory framework

Conclusions

The complete text of the Green Paper (PDF files): EN

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