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    ESA Euronews: The Ministers of Space04 December 2012

    ESA Euronews: The Ministers of Space04 December 2012 The Italian city of Naples was the dramatic setting for a summit to set Europe’s future in space. From rocket launchers to Mars explorers, everything was under debate – in particular, money.

    ESA Council at Ministerial Level, Naples, 20 November 2012

    European Ministers decide to invest in space to boost Europe’s competitiveness and growth21 November 2012

    ESA Council at Ministerial Level, Naples, 20 November 2012

    European Ministers decide to invest in space to boost Europe’s competitiveness and growth21 November 2012 PR 37 2012 - ESA has just concluded a successful two-day Council meeting at ministerial level in Naples, Italy. Ministers from ESA’s 20 member states and Canada today allocated €10 billion for ESA’s space activities and programmes for the years to come.

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    Watch the replay: Ministerial Council press conference21 November 2012

    Ministerial Council press conference

    Watch the replay: Ministerial Council press conference21 November 2012 Watch the replay of today's press conference on the ESA Council meeting at ministerial level, with ESA's Director General, the Italian Minister and the Ministers from Switzerland and Luxembourg, co-Chairs of the Council. Watch replay

    Two days that decide Europe’s space future: a citizen’s briefing on ESA19 November 2012

    Two days that decide Europe’s space future: a citizen’s briefing on ESA19 November 2012 This week, the future course of Europe’s space sector will be set as ministers of the European Space Agency’s 20 Member States come together in Italy. Find out why the issues on the table are vitally important to all Europeans.

    Call for Media: ESA Council meeting at ministerial level moves to Naples24 October 2012

    Call for Media: ESA Council meeting at ministerial level moves to Naples24 October 2012 PR 36 2012 - ESA and the Italian space agency have jointly decided to move the venue of the upcoming Council at Ministerial level, initially scheduled to take place in Caserta on 20–21 November, to the close city of Naples.

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