European Space Technology Platform - ESTP

>> The  aims to create a non-dependent technology portfolio facilitating European strategic independence for the access to and exploration in space, and to support the development of next-generation technologies best serving Europe’s ambitions in space-related sectors (Galileo, GMES, security, space exploration, broadband communications, etc.). 

>> The ESTP objectives are to:

• extend to all EU Member States the coordination process of space research and development (R&D) activities,
• provide a long-term vision for space-technology R&D,
• implement at EU level the vision and a coherent cooperation framework for the deployment of space technologies within the European space programme,
• promote actions to reduce European dependence,
• enhance and cross-fertilise technology, 
• drive technology R&D strategy in response to EU needs,
• promote the worldwide competitiveness of the European industrial base,
• facilitate international cooperation on technology issues.

 

>>  Strategic Research Agenda

 

TITLE	ESTP Strategic Research Agenda
DETAILS	pp 1-89, 2006
TOC's	1. Introduction
	2. Objectives
	3. Space Systems are Part of Daily Life
	4. The World Context and the Need for Action
	5. Civil Space Technology in Europe
	6. The European Space Manufacturing Industry
	7. Space Technology Strategy, Needs and Challenges
	8. Realising The SRA Rationale and Challenges