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Canada and Europe - 20 Years of Partnership in Space - Francais
- Video Tape only
- Title Canada and Europe - 20 Years of Partnership in Space - Francais
- Released: 01/07/1998
- Language French
- Footage Type
- Copyright ESA
- Description
A video which highlights ESA's relationship with CSA, the Canadian Space Agency.
Topics covered include:
-the ESA-developed Silex terminal, now flying on the CNES Spot-4 satellite [with Matra Marconi as prime contractor]. This allows a laser connection between satellites to support high-speed communications, and was developed in co-operation with the CSA. Much cleanroom footage of the SILEX is included.
-the history of Canada's relationship with Europe's space industry
-good footage of the MIPAS high precision interferometer
-CSA research centre, the David Florida laboratories, where SPAR engineers work on elements of the robot arm which will be used in assembly of the ISS [using techniques perfected in the development of the Canada Arm]
-processing of SAR images, using Canada's Radarsat programme
-Aerospatiale's co-operation with Canadian firms.Not available