CEAS DISCUSSION PAPER. THE FUTURE OF SPACE IN EUROPE

QUESTIONAIRE
Are you a member of one of the CEAS societies? Yes No
If not, were you aware of the existence of the, CEAS? Yes No
If Yes, How?
Are you employed in the space sector? Yes No
Do you work in general aerospace? Yes No
If not, what is your interest in space?
Space activities are often defended or justified on the grounds that they offer benefits to the political, cultural, social, industrial and technological fabric of the world. The CEAS believes this to be true, but also recognises that in Europe more focus is needed to realise that potential fully. In that light, the Confederation has drawn up a "discussion paper" to describe the advantages of space activities and outline a new policy for Europe in the sector. The paper is on this Internet site, please read it before proceeding to the questions. To avoid having the paper lay dormant, providing no feedback, the CEAS has drafted this questionnaire. Your answers will be useful to the CEAS in realising its constitutional obligation to promote European space activities,
1. Space activities have both increased human knowledge and provided practical applications. In which area do you think space has made the greatest contribution. Knowledge Applications
2. Some practical applications of space are already working to the benefit of mankind (communications, meteorology, navigation), Do you think it is more important to find more applications or to push forward technology? Increased applications Equilibrium applications/technologies New technologies
3. Do you agree that space has a long-term potential to provide increasingly useful services for the improvement of life on Earth? Totally disagree Disagree Agree Totally agree No opinion
4. Do you agree that space is a driver for technological revolution on the broad scale? Totally disagree Disagree Agree Totally agree
5. Will space technologies impact only those advanced countries already with a space capacity or will developing countries also benefit from a space programme? Only advanced countries Principally advanced countries Both equally Especially those not having space technology
A POLICY FOR EUROPE Over the past thirty years Europe has made considerable investments in space, developig a large number of programmes both under the aegis of ESA and through the initiatives of individual countries. ESA has launched around 30 scientific, application and telecommunications satellites; it has developed the highly successful and competitive Ariane family of launchers and has cooperated with the USA on orbital infrastructures (Spacelab, Eureca and Space Station).
6. How do you rate the level of European investment in space? Insufficient Low Adequate High Exaggerated
7. What is your perception of European space successes? Non-existent Dim Adequate Clear Excellent
8. On a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent), how do you rate Europe's performance in the various fields of space endeavour? Science Application Launchers Technology International cooperation
To maintain and then improve its postition, Europe. must consolidate and, strengthen its presence. in the five basic categories of space activity: a) systems for access to, and return from, space; b) science; c) applications; d) military; e) utilisation of space to face global Earth issues. 9. On a scale of 1 (least important) to 10 (most important), how de you rate the significance of each category? a) systems for access to, and return from, space b) science c) applications d) military e) utilisation of space to face global Earth issues.
The policy of consolidation may be pursued in a number of way from global international cooperation to individual national initiatives. 10. How do you judge Europe's strategie position in the future of space? In need of reinforcement To be maintained at present levels To be diminished
11. European countries have invested heavily in developing space industries, creating companies able to produce entire space systems or components. How do you rate Europe's industrial development for space activities? Under-developed Balanced Strong
12. Space can contribute to solving global Earth issues through worldwide programmes. How do you view Europe's international standing? A minor player An equal partner A leader
The CEAS has examined the potential of industrial opportunities from space and has recognised that a distinction must be made between the long and the short term. 13. In drawing up Europe's space strategy, what balance should be struck between long and short term opportunities? Exclusively short Principally short Short/long equality Principally long Exclusively long
14a. Who do you believe should manage the short-term initiatives? Private companies Governments Private companies with government support
14b. And the long-term ones? Private companies Governments Private companies with government support
15. In your opinion, has Europe paid sufficient attention to long-term space plans? Yes No
16. Much talk is being made ir space circles of the manned retum to the Moon and missions to Mars. Do you believe Europe should participate in such missions? Yes No
If "Yes", describe in a few words, how do you think Europe should proceed in these initiatives.?
The Confederation of European Aerospace Societies proposes that Europe embark on the establishment of a LONG-TERM STRATEGIC VISION FOR SPACE 17. Do you agree that Europe needs such a policy? Totally disagree Disagree Agree Totally agree No opinion
18. Should the CEAS be actively involved, or just act as a consultant? Active involvement Consultancy No opinion
The CEAS has identified three major objectives for the long-term vision. a. Provide a global dimension to the space sector consonant with a vision of the future. b. Integrate shorterm needs with long-term plans through the management of international agreements and national programmes. c. Ensure a technological competitive capability in space activities over the years. 19. Do you judge these to be sufficient and how do you rate their relative importance? Insufficient Sufficient Over-optimistic Order of importance: First Second: Third:
In order to achieve these, and other, objectives, the CEAS further proposes the establishment of a EUROPEAN SPACE POLICY TECNICAL ADVISORY GROUP. 20. Do you consider the Advisory Group to be the most suitable form of body? Yes No
If "No", what other possibilities wouId you propose to achieve the objectives most successfully?
21. Besides the scientists, researchers and representatives of space agencies and industries, who do you think should be part of the Advisory Group?
The CEAS suggests that the Advisory Group focus principally, but not exclusively, on three areas. a. Transportation systems, comprising new expendable and recoverable launchers, new specialised manned and cargo support systems for access to and return from orbit, including inter-orbital operations. b. Second-generation in-orbit infrastructures located in Low Earth Orbit and eventually in Geostationary Orbit. c. Elements for the exploration and ultimately the exploitation of the Moon and Mars (including ad hoc transport systems, robotic devices and manned bases). 22. Do you judge these to be sufficient and how do you rate their relative importance? Insufficient Sufficient Over-optimistic Order of importance: First Second: Third: Others?
23a. If you are connected to the space community, would you be willing to be involved in some way in he European long-term strategic plan as a qualified participant? Yes No
23b. If you are not part of the space community but are planning to become so in the future, would you be interested in contributing to the strategic plan? Yes No
If you answered "Yes" to either of the above questions, please leave your name and address:

QUESTIONAIRE

Are you a member of one of the CEAS societies?
Yes No

If not, were you aware of the existence of the, CEAS?
Yes No

If Yes, How?

Are you employed in the space sector?
Yes No

Do you work in general aerospace?
Yes No

If not, what is your interest in space?

Space activities are often defended or justified on the grounds that they offer benefits to the political, cultural, social, industrial and technological fabric of the world.
The CEAS believes this to be true, but also recognises that in Europe more focus is needed to realise that potential fully.
In that light, the Confederation has drawn up a "discussion paper" to describe the advantages of space activities and outline a new policy for Europe in the sector.
The paper is on this Internet site, please read it before proceeding to the questions.

To avoid having the paper lay dormant, providing no feedback, the CEAS has drafted this questionnaire.
Your answers will be useful to the CEAS in realising its constitutional obligation to promote European space activities,

1. Space activities have both increased human knowledge and provided practical applications.
In which area do you think space has made the greatest contribution.

Knowledge Applications

2. Some practical applications of space are already working to the benefit of mankind (communications, meteorology, navigation),
Do you think it is more important to find more applications or to push forward technology?

Increased applications
Equilibrium applications/technologies
New technologies

3. Do you agree that space has a long-term potential to provide increasingly useful services for the improvement of life on Earth?

Totally disagree
Disagree
Agree
Totally agree
No opinion

4. Do you agree that space is a driver for technological revolution on the broad scale?
Totally disagree
Disagree
Agree
Totally agree

5. Will space technologies impact only those advanced countries already with a space capacity or will developing countries also benefit from a space programme?

Only advanced countries
Principally advanced countries
Both equally
Especially those not having space technology

A POLICY FOR EUROPE

Over the past thirty years Europe has made considerable investments in space, developig a large number of programmes both under the aegis of ESA and through the initiatives of individual countries.
ESA has launched around 30 scientific, application and telecommunications satellites; it has developed the highly successful and competitive Ariane family of launchers and has cooperated with the USA on orbital infrastructures (Spacelab, Eureca and Space Station).

6. How do you rate the level of European investment in space?
Insufficient
Low
Adequate
High
Exaggerated

7. What is your perception of European space successes?
Non-existent
Dim
Adequate
Clear
Excellent

8. On a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent), how do you rate Europe's performance in the various fields of space endeavour?

Science
Application
Launchers
Technology
International cooperation

To maintain and then improve its postition, Europe. must consolidate and, strengthen its presence. in the five basic categories of space activity: a) systems for access to, and return from, space; b) science; c) applications; d) military; e) utilisation of space to face global Earth issues.

9. On a scale of 1 (least important) to 10 (most important), how de you rate the significance of each category?

a) systems for access to, and return from, space
b) science
c) applications
d) military
e) utilisation of space to face global Earth issues.

The policy of consolidation may be pursued in a number of way from global international cooperation to individual national initiatives.

10. How do you judge Europe's strategie position in the future of space?

In need of reinforcement
To be maintained at present levels
To be diminished

11. European countries have invested heavily in developing space industries, creating companies able to produce entire space systems or components.
How do you rate Europe's industrial development for space activities?

Under-developed
Balanced
Strong

12. Space can contribute to solving global Earth issues through worldwide programmes. How do you view Europe's international standing?

A minor player
An equal partner
A leader

The CEAS has examined the potential of industrial opportunities from space and has recognised that a distinction must be made between the long and the short term.

13. In drawing up Europe's space strategy, what balance should be struck between long and short term opportunities?

Exclusively short
Principally short
Short/long equality
Principally long
Exclusively long

14a. Who do you believe should manage the short-term initiatives?
Private companies
Governments
Private companies with government support

14b. And the long-term ones?
Private companies
Governments
Private companies with government support

15. In your opinion, has Europe paid sufficient attention to long-term space plans?
Yes No

16. Much talk is being made ir space circles of the manned retum to the Moon and missions to Mars.
Do you believe Europe should participate in such missions?

Yes No

If "Yes", describe in a few words, how do you think Europe should proceed in these initiatives.?

The Confederation of European Aerospace Societies proposes that Europe embark on the establishment of a LONG-TERM STRATEGIC VISION FOR SPACE

17. Do you agree that Europe needs such a policy?

Totally disagree
Disagree
Agree
Totally agree
No opinion

18. Should the CEAS be actively involved, or just act as a consultant?
Active involvement
Consultancy
No opinion

The CEAS has identified three major objectives for the long-term vision.

a. Provide a global dimension to the space sector consonant with a vision of the future.
b. Integrate shorterm needs with long-term plans through the management of international agreements and national programmes.
c. Ensure a technological competitive capability in space activities over the years.

19. Do you judge these to be sufficient and how do you rate their relative importance?

Insufficient
Sufficient
Over-optimistic
Order of importance: First Second: Third:

In order to achieve these, and other, objectives, the CEAS further proposes the establishment of a EUROPEAN SPACE POLICY TECNICAL ADVISORY GROUP.

20. Do you consider the Advisory Group to be the most suitable form of body?

Yes No

If "No", what other possibilities wouId you propose to achieve the objectives most successfully?

21. Besides the scientists, researchers and representatives of space agencies and industries, who do you think should be part of the Advisory Group?

The CEAS suggests that the Advisory Group focus principally, but not exclusively, on three areas.
a. Transportation systems, comprising new expendable and recoverable launchers, new specialised manned and cargo support systems for access to and return from orbit, including inter-orbital operations.
b. Second-generation in-orbit infrastructures located in Low Earth Orbit and eventually in Geostationary Orbit.
c. Elements for the exploration and ultimately the exploitation of the Moon and Mars (including ad hoc transport systems, robotic devices and manned bases).

22. Do you judge these to be sufficient and how do you rate their relative importance?
Insufficient
Sufficient
Over-optimistic

Order of importance: First Second: Third:

Others?

23a. If you are connected to the space community, would you be willing to be involved in some way in he European long-term strategic plan as a qualified participant?

Yes No

23b. If you are not part of the space community but are planning to become so in the future, would you be interested in contributing to the strategic plan?

Yes No

If you answered "Yes" to either of the above questions, please leave your name and address: