Claudie Haigneré, French Minister of Research and New Technologies, opened the debate after receiving the first copy of the ‘European Space Technology Master Plan’ ESTMP (second release) from Jean-Jacques Dordain (left), ESA Director for Launchers and incoming ESA Director General, and Antonio Rodota` (right), ESA Director General. Also presents was Hans Kappler, ESA’s Director of Industrial Matters and Technology Programmes. ESA Pavilion at Le Bourget air show, 21 June 2003.