Europe's Space Programme: To Ariane and Beyond (2003)Paperback - 2003, 14 February 2003

A first, comprehensive account of the development of Europe's highly successful space programme.-

Explains the politics, science and organisation of the European Space Programme and the many technological achievements of its satellites and rockets.-

Highlights the major contributions of the European Space Agency's scientific and applications programmes and puts them in a global perspective.-

Focuses on Europe placing the various national programmes in a European context.