The European Commission and The Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Rosaviakosmos), in association with the European Space Agency (ESA), are organising a workshop on ‘European-Russian Co-operation in the Space Sector’ to be held at the Rosaviakosmos headquarters in Moscow on 23-24 January 2003. The Commission has released the official announcement and programme (PDF file 156 Kb), and a registration form (PDF file 106 Kb).

European-Russian Co-operation in the Space Sector in the context of the 6th Framework Programme Workshop

23-24 January 2003

Rosaviakosmos, Moscow

Background

In December 2001 a document on “New Opportunities for a Euro-Russian Space Partnership” was signed by the European Commission, the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Rosaviakosmos) and the European Space Agency, reviewing co-operation opportunities and proposing the establishment of a long-term space partnership between Europe and the Russian Federation. Satellite navigation, launchers and global monitoring of the environment and security (GMES) are currently the three areas of immediate mutual interest.

To support co-operation and partnership between Europe and Russia, the European Commission’s Sixth Research Framework Programme (FP6) (2002 – 2006) welcomes the participation of Russian partners from research and industry in Integrated Projects and Networks of Excellence.
This Seminar & Workshop offers a unique opportunity for both European and Russian researchers in the space sector and related applications to meet, discuss and explore opportunities for collaboration under FP6 in the following areas:

  • Satellite navigation systems (GALILEO and GLONASS)
  • Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES)
  • Satellite telecommunications and further areas of interest:
  • Launcher development
  • Space-related life and physical sciences
  • Human and robotic Exploration

Objectives

The objectives of this event are to:

  • Raise awareness of the opportunities for co-operation in space research between Europe and Russia
  • Inform the European and Russian space research communities of the aims, opportunities and conditions of FP6
  • Provide an opportunity for European and Russian organisations engaged in space-related research to meet, network and strengthen the foundation for future co-operation and partnership.

For more information visit:

For programme information contact:

  • Mr.Hartwig Bischoff
  • European Commission
  • E-mail: hartwig.bischoff@cec.eu.int
  • Tel: +32 2 29.94621
  • Fax: +32 2 29.84349

For registration and logistic information contact:

  • Ms. Ann Cresswell
  • TEAM WORK
  • E-mail: space-moscow2003@teamwork.fr
  • Tel: + 33 1 43 67 79 79
  • Fax: + 33 1 43 67 79 00
  • Deadline for registration: 23 December 2002

Please be aware that the number of participants is limited and applications will be treated on a strict “first come – first serve” basis!

Upon registration, you will receive an information package with additional logistics details and hotel and travel information.