Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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Series Title | Plenary at a Glance |
Series Details | November 2016 |
Publication Date | November 2016 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, Overview |
Autonomous space capabilities play a key role for in enhancing situational awareness, response to complex crises (natural disasters), management of natural resources (water, forests), delivery of services (health, energy, transport, communication, weather forecasting), and national security. With an increasing number of countries gaining access to outer space, the EU has intensified its efforts towards adopting a space strategy for Europe. The European Commission adopted a 'Space Strategy for Europe' in October 2016. Authors: Vincent Reillon and Patryk Pawlak |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2016/593529/EPRS_ATA(2016)593529_EN.pdf |
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Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Culture, Education and Research |
Countries / Regions | Europe |