Research Catalog

Title

U.S.-European collaboration in space science / Committee on International Space Programs, Space Studies Board, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council ; European Space Science Committee, European Science Foundation.

Author

National Research Council (U.S.)

Publication

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press : U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs., [distributor], 1998.

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Details

Additional Authors

• European Science Foundation. Space Science Committee.
• National Academy Press (U.S.)

Description

xiv, 161 pages : illustrations; 28 cm

Alternative Title

US, European collaboration in space science

Subjects

• Space sciences > United States
• Outer space > Exploration > International cooperation
• Space sciences > Europe
• UNITED STATES
• INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
• SPACE EXPLORATION
• EUROPE

Note

• Shipping list no.: 98-0309-P.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

• 1. Introduction. The Joint Committee's Task. Rationale for International Cooperation. Scope and Study Criteria -- 2. Historical Context of U.S.-European Cooperation. Chronology. The United States and Europe: Structure, Funding, Decision Making. Differences in U.S. and European Views Regarding Cooperation on Science Projects -- 3. Case Studies of U.S.-European Missions. Astrophysics. Planetary Sciences. Space Physics. Earth Sciences. Microgravity Research and Life Sciences -- 4. Findings and Recommendations. Goals and Rationale for International Cooperation. Planning and Identification of Cooperative Opportunities. Management and Implementation. Personnel. Guidelines and Procedures. Conclusions. App. A. Cooperative U.S.-European Space Projects -- App. B. Letter from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to the Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago, August 11, 1972 --
• App. C. Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the European Space Agency for the International Solar Polar Mission, March 29, 1979 -- App. D. Letter from the Office of Management and Budget to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, June 22, 1981 -- App. E. NASA Presentation to NRC Committee for Its Study on "The International Solar Polar Mission (A Review and Assessment of Options)," June 1981 -- App. F. Correspondence Between the European Space Agency and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, October 12, 1994, to April 17, 1996 -- App. G. Letter from the European Space Agency to the Vice President of the United States, June 13, 1994 -- App. H. Acronyms and Abbreviations.

ISBN

0309059844 :

LCCN

98179956

OCLC

ocm39645229

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries