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The ambitions of Europe in space
 
19 October 2009

Entrance to ‘The Ambitions of Europe in Space’ conference
Entrance to ‘The Ambitions of Europe in Space’ conference, held in the Charlemagne building of the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium, 15–16 October 2009.

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Conference opening
Opening of ‘The Ambitions of Europe in Space’ conference, held at the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium, 15–16 October 2009. From left: Rainer Wieland, Vice-President of the European Parliament; José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Commission; Joëlle Vanderauwera, Business Bridge Europe; Marc Paoloni, Business Bridge Europe; Philippe Maystadt, President of the European Investment Bank.

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Jean-Jacques Dordain at the closing session
ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain speaks at the closing session of ‘The Ambitions of Europe in Space’ conference, held at the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium, 15–16 October 2009. From left: Marco Fuchs, CEO OHB-Technology AG; Giuseppe Viriglio, Chairman of Telespazio; Matthias Ruete, EC Director General DG Energy & Transport; Marc Paoloni, Business Bridge Europe; Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General; Paul Weisenberg, Director Aerospace, GMES, Security and Defence, DG Enterprise and Industry (EC); Johannes von Thadden, Vice-President, Head of Political Affairs EADS Astrium.

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Brochure: Space - a key asset for Europe to face global challenges
European Commission: DG Enterprise & Industry - Space
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The Ambitions of Europe in Space - conference websiteBarroso speech (pdf & doc)
 
 
 
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