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BR-275 Herschel – Looking back to the dawn of time 2009 May 7 In stock M. Talevi, J. Tauber & T. Passvogel K. Fletcher & A. Mehta 16 Only a century ago, the origin of the Universe was a topic that few scientists dared to touch: they simply lacked the experimental means to gather reliable data... Planck will provide the most precise and reliable data of its kind ever obtained, and by doing so it will take scientists the closest ever to the origin of our Universe.
BR-273 ESTEC – ESA's Technical Heart 2008 September 10 In stock C. Walker 16 The European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, is ESA's largest site. This is where most ESA projects are born and guided through their phases of development.
BR-272 Cooperating for Success 2008 May NC Not for resale C. Walker
BR-271(F) AstroSel – Selection d'astronautes europeens 2008 March 10 In stock J. Coisne Flyer & CD L'exploration du système solaire sera dans un futur proche l'une des plus fascinantes aventures de l'humanité. Toutes les nations spatiales du monde se préparent pour cette colossale initiative et la formation d'un corps d'astronautes est essentielle pour permettre à l'Europe, grâce à l’ESA, de prendre part à cet effort. Le moment est venu pour l'Agence Spatiale Européenne de recruter de nouveaux talents afin de renforcer son équipe d'astronautes et de préparer les futures missions sur l'ISS, sur la Lune et au-delà.
BR-271 AstroSel – Astronaut Selection 2008 2008 March 10 In stock J. Coisne Flyer & CD The exploration of the Solar System will be one of humanity’s most exciting adventures in the near future. All of the world’s spacefaring nations are preparing for this huge enterprise, and an astronaut corps is essential for Europe, thanks to ESA, to take part in this endeavour. Now is the time for ESA to seek new talents to reinforce its astronaut team, to prepare for missions to the ISS, the Moon and beyond.
BR-270 Space Base Europe 2007 20 In stock A. Wilson 236 SPACE Base Europe, the book about the International Space Station by ESA's Giuseppe Reibaldi and noted Italian journalist Giovanni Caprara, has been republished in an updated second English edition, with stunning new photographs (over 250) and additional information.
BR-269 Resolution on the European Space Policy – ESA Director General's Proposal for the European Space Policy 2007 June 10 Out of stock (no reorder) A. Wilson 40 Twenty-nine European countries unveiled a new space policy on 22 May 2007, unifying the approach of ESA with those of the individual European Union member states. The European Space Policy has for the first time created a common political  framework for space activities in Europe. Jointly drafted by the European Commission and ESA’s Director General, Jean-Jacques Dordain, the European Space Policy sets out a basic vision and strategy for the space sector, and tackles issues such as security and defence, access to space and exploration. Through this document, the EU,  ESA and its Member States all commit to increasing coordination of their activities and programmes and to organising their respective roles relating to space.
BR-268 Agenda 2011  – A Document by the ESA Director General and the ESA Directors 2007 September 10 In stock D. Danesy 40 Agenda 2011 aims at defining a common framework of strategic action for achieving wide-ranging objectives of ESA Member States and for adapting the Agency to a changing environment. It establishes an overall coherent roadmap for all ESA stakeholders, including staff.  
BR-267 Report By the 2006 Science Programme Review Team to the ESA Council 2007 April 10 In stock The ‘low-hanging’ fruit in space science has now largely been harvested and the Science Programme enters the implementation of the Cosmic Vision Plan. It has, thus, been considered necessary to re-assess the planning and decision-making processes, as well as the management and governance of the Science Programme. Accordingly, based on a decision by Council in February 2006, the 2006 Science Programme Review Team (SPRT) was set up and mandated to carry out the review.
BR-265(D) ESOC – ESA’s Spacecraft Operations Centre (German) 2008 October 10 In stock J. Landeau-Constantin, B. von Weyhe & N. De Sousa D. Danesy & H. Lacoste 40
BR-265 ESOC – ESA’s Spacecraft Operations Centre 2007 April 10 In stock J. Landeau-Constantin, B. von Weyhe & N. De Sousa D. Danesy 40 ESA's European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, ensures the development of the ground-segment facilities and services, and the smooth working of spacecraft in orbit.
BR-264 Mobile Multimedia for Cars 2007 January 10 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-263 ESA General Studies Programme (GSP) 2006 November 10 Out of stock (no reorder) 5
BR-262 Herschel Unveiling hidden details of star and galaxy formation 2009 May 7 In stock M. Talevi, G. Pilbratt & T. Passvogel K. Fletcher & A. Mehta 16 Unveiling hidden details of star and galaxy formation and evolution. With its ability to detect infrared light, Herschel will let astronomers see, for the first time, the infrared light emitted by dusty and cold regions that is hidden from the gaze of optical telescopes and previous infrared observatories.
BR-261 MetOp – Monitoring the Weather from Polar Orbit 2006 May 10 Out of stock (no reorder) H. Rider & B. Battrick 15
BR-260 The European Space Sector in a Global Context – ESA’s Annual Analysis 2005 2006 July 10 In stock Director General's Office for Policy B. Battrick 72
BR-259 ESA Inter-Directorate Reform of Corporate and Risk Management; an Overview 2006 April NC Out of stock (no reorder) B. Battrick 15
BR-258 The Telecommunications Long-Term Plan – Executive Summary 2005 November NC Out of stock (no reorder) B. Battrick 16
BR-257 Vega – the Small European Launcher for Europe 2005 November 7 In stock R. Lanfranconi & M. Lopez B. Battrick 16
BR-256 The Telecommunications Long-Term Plan 2005 October 10 Out of stock (no reorder) B. Battrick 32
BR-255 TMA-BRIDGE – Towards Interoperable eHealth for Europe: Telemedicine Alliance Strategy 2005 November 5 In stock C. Bescos, M. Diop, J. Kass, A. Runge & D. Schmitt B. Battrick  42
BR-254 Satellite Telecommunications – Market Perspectives and Industrial Situation 2005 September 10 In stock B. Battrick  34
BR-253 The Implementation of ESA’s Telecommunications Programme 2002–2006 – Achievements and Perspectives 2005 September 10 In stock B. Battrick 28
BR-252 ESAC – the European Space Astronomy Centre: ESA’s Window on the Universe 2005 August NC In stock B. Battrick 8
BR-251 The First Gallileo Satellites – Galileo In–Orbit Validation Element (Giove) A & B (Revised) 2006 August 10 In stock D. Detain & A. Wilson 15
BR-251(I) Galileo I Primi Satelliti – Giove A & B 2007 March 10 In stock D. Detain & A. Wilson 15
BR-251(D) Die Ersten Gallileo Satelliten – Giove A & B 2007 January 10 In stock D. Detain & A. Wilson 15
BR-251(F) Les Premiers Satellites Gallileo – Giove A & B 2005 November 10 In stock D. Detain & A. Wilson 20
BR-250 ESA Achievements – More Than Thirty Years of Pioneering Space Activity 2005 June 30 In stock
BR-248 Satellite Telecommunications – Part of Our Daily Lives 2005 August 7 In stock N. Menning & A. Jacobs B. Battrick 19
BR-247 Cosmic Vision – Space Science for Europe 2015–2025 2005 October 10 In stock A. Wilson 109
BR-246 Technology Transfer Programme – l'Hydraplaneur une Paserelle Naturelle Entre Espace et Mer 2005 May 5 Out of stock (no reorder) P. Brisson 8
BR-245 Venus Express – Welcome to the Cryptic Planet 2005 July 7 In stock B. Battrick & C. Walker 28
BR-243(F) Soyouz au Centre Spatial Guyanais 2005 November 5 In stock C. Simpson B. Battrick & H. Lacoste 12
BR-243 Soyuz at the Guiana Space Centre 2005 July 5 In stock C. Simpson B. Battrick 12
BR-242 The European Space Sector in a Globlal Context – ESA’s Annual Analysis 2004 2005 May 10 In stock ESA Policy Coordination Department B. Battrick 104
BR-241 (contents NL) The International Space Station Education Kit for Primary Schools (Nederlands) 2005 NC Out of stock (no reorder) B. Ten Berge, A. Lothian & S. Pettersen B. Warmbein 174
BR-241 (contents) The International Space Station Education Kit for Primary Schools (English) 2005 NC Out of stock (no reorder) B. Ten Berge, A. Lothian & S. Pettersen B. Warmbein 174
BR-240 Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS): 10-Year Implementation Plan 2005 February NC In stock Group on Earth Observation B. Battrick 27
BR-239 Space Debris 2005 April 5 Out of stock (no reorder) D. Danesy, W. Flury & H. Klinkrad 13
BR-237 The Impact of Space Activities Upon Society 2005 February 10 In stock D. Raitt & B. Battrick 137
BR-236 ADM–Aeolus – ESA’s Wind Mission 2005 February 10 In stock H. Rider, M. Rast & B. Battrick 15
BR-234 ESA Telecommunications, Selected Projects 2006 February 20 In stock B. Battrick
BR-233 Vega – the European Small Launcher (Revised in 2006) 2004 November NC Out of stock (no reorder) S. Lemercier B. Battrick 92
BR-232 Smart-1 Technology Records from ESA’s Small Genius En Route to the Moon 2004 7 In stock M. Talevi B. Battrick & C. Walker 16
BR-231 Dutch Technology Transfer Programme – Knowledge from Space Within Reach  2004 October 5 In stock VAN DER WAL L. & B. Battrick 24
BR-230 Benefits of Human Spaceflight 2005 March 10 Out of stock (no reorder) A. Wilson 10
BR-229 Telemedicine 2010 – Visions for a Personal Medical Network 2004 August 5 In stock B. Battrick 42
BR-228(GR) Cassini/Huygens – a Probe to Titan (Comic)  2005 September 5 Out of stock (no reorder) B. Warmbein & A. Wilson 30
BR-228(P) Cassini/Huygens – Uma Sonda Para Tita 2005 December 5 In stock
BR-228(N) Cassini/Huygens – En Reise Til Titan 2005 December 5 In stock B. Warmbein & A. Wilson 30
BR-228(S) Cassini/Huygens – a Probe to Titan 2005 July 5 In stock B. Warmbein & A. Wilson 30
BR-228(FI) Cassini/Huygens – Avaruusluotain Titaniin 2005 July 5 In stock B. Warmbein & A. Wilson 30
BR-228(NL) Cassini/Huygens – Reis Naar de Oranje Maan 2005 April 5 In stock B. Warmbein & A. Wilson 30
BR-228(ES) Cassini/Huygens – Objectivo : Titán 2004 December 5 In stock B. Warmbein & A. Wilson 30
BR-228(D) Cassini/Huygens – Reiseziel Titan 2004 December 5 In stock B. Warmbein & A. Wilson 30
BR-228(F) Cassini/Huygens – Objectif Titan 2004 December 5 In stock B. Warmbein & A. Wilson 30
BR-228 Cassini/Huygens – a Probe to Titan (Comic) 2004 December 5 In stock B. Warmbein & A. Wilson 30
BR-227 EGNOS – the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service 2004 June Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-226 AMERHIS – a New Generation of Satellite Communications Systems  2004 June 7 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-225 Cassini-Huygens – Unique Insights Into a Ringed World 2004 June 7 In stock
BR-224 SMOS – ESA’s Water Mission 2004 June 10 In stock
BR-223(ES) Lift-Off – Ejercicios de Física y Química para Secundaria Basados en Datos Reales de la Agencia Espacial Europea 2004 September 10 Out of stock (no reorder) S.T. Buisan B. Warmbein 72
BR-223(F) Lift-Off – Exercices de Physique et Chimie, Proposé par l’Agence Spatiale Européenne à Partir de Vraies Données Spatiales, à l’Usage des Établissements du Secondaire 2004 September 10 Out of stock (no reorder) S.T. Buisan I. Duvaux-Bechon & B. Warmbein 72
BR-223(NL) Lift-Off – Oefeningen van het Europees Ruimtevaart Agentschap, voor Fysica en Chemie in het Secundair Onderwijs Gebaseerd op Echte Ruimtevaart Data 2004 September 10 Out of stock (no reorder) B. Warmbein 72
BR-223 Lift-Off – ESA Physics and Chemistry Exercises Based on Real Space Data for Secondary Schools 2004 May 10 Out of stock (no reorder) B. Warmbein 72
BR-222 The European Space Sector in a Global Context – ESA’s Annual Analysis 2003 2004 10 In stock
BR-221 A Case for Humans in Space – the European Astronauts 2004 10 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-220 Artemis – Paving the Way for Europe's Future Data–Relay Land-Mobile and Navigation Services 2004 February 7 In stock
BR-219(NL) Tania – Europese Astronaute  2005 May 5 In stock A. Wilson 42
BR-219(D) Tania – Europaische Astronautin  2004 September 5 In stock A. Wilson 42
BR-219(F) Tania – Astronaute Europeene  2004 September 5 In stock A. Wilson 42
BR-219 Tania – European Astronaut 2004 December 5 In stock A. Wilson 38
BR-217 Water Recycling Systems for the Antarctic Concordia Station  2004 January NC Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-215 Rosetta – Europe's Comet Chaser 2003 December 7 In stock
BR-214 The Aurora Programme 2004 February 7 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-213 Agenda 2007 – a Document By the ESA Director General 2003 October In stock
BR-212 Star Tiger – Technology Programmes 2003 November 10 In stock
BR-211(D) Christiaan Huygens – Facetten van een Genie 2004 April 7 In stock
BR-211 Christiaan Huygens – Facets of a Genius  2004 April 7 In stock
BR-210 Integral – the International Gamma–Ray Astrophysics Laboratory – 1 Year in Orbit 2003 November 10 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-209 (I) GOCE – ESA’s Gravity Mission (Italian) 2008 10 In stock
BR-209 (D) GOCE – ESA’s Schwerkraft Mission (German) 2007 April 10 In stock
BR-209 GOCE – ESA’s Gravity Mission (Revised) 2003 October 10 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-208 Green Paper on European Space Policy 2003 October 10 In stock
BR-207 VILSPA – the ESA Ground Station in Spain 2003 September NC In stock
BR-207(ES) VILSPA – the ESA Ground Station in Spain 2003 September NC Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-206 Business With ESA Telecom 2003 September 7 In stock
BR-205(D) Science Fiction, Technology Fact  2003 15 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-205(F) Science Fiction, Technology Fact  2003 15 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-205 Science Fiction, Technology Fact  2003 15 In stock
BR-204 ISS Education Fund – Space for Learning 2003 NC In stock
BR-203 Technology Programmes – Harmonisation of European Space Technology from Concept to Master Plan 2003 June NC In stock
BR-202 Technology Programmes – Satellite Power Systems 2003 May NC Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-200 ESA Achievements – More Than Thirty Years of Pioneering Space Activity 2001 November 30 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-199(D) CryoSat – ESA’s Ice Mission 2005 September 10 Out of stock (no reorder) H. Rider & B. Battrick 19
BR-199 CryoSat – ESA’s Ice Mission 2003 April 10 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-197 The European Space Sector in a Global Context (Annual Analysis 2002) 2003 January 10 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-196 Vega Realising Europe's Small Launcher 2002 September 7 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-191 Smart-1 – By Sun Power to the Moon 2002 June 7 In stock
BR-190(F) The Space Dimension  2003 November In stock
BR-190 The Space Dimension  2003 November 10 In stock
BR-189(I) Integral – Alla Ricerca di Radiazioni Estreme nell'Universo  2002 May 7 Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-189(D) Integral  2002 May 7 In stock
BR-189 Integral – Tracking Extreme Radiation Across the Universe  2002 May 7 In stock
BR-187 Electric Propulsion Technology Programmes 2002 July NC Out of stock (no reorder)
BR-186(D) Galileo – Das Europaische Programm Fur Weltweite Navigationsdienste  2005 October 10 In stock A. Wilson 36
BR-186(F) Galileo – Le Programme Europeen de Navigation  (2e Edition) 2005 January 10 In stock A. Wilson & H. Lacoste 36
BR-186 Galileo – the European Programme for Global Navigation Services (Second Edition)  2005 January 10 In stock A. Wilson 36