Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Glossary of abbreviations in text and annexes
- Glossary of abbreviations in appendices
- Preface
- 1 The scientific background
- 2 The technical background
- 3 The initiation of the Skylark rocket programme – the IGY and artificial satellites
- 4 Post-IGY developments – NASA – COSPAR – British National Committee for Space Research – British satellite experiments
- 5 The Ariel programme
- 6 The European Space Research Organization
- 7 Commonwealth co-operation in space reseach
- 8 Smaller rockets for scientific purposes – Skua and Petrel
- 9 Attitude controlled Skylark rockets
- 10 The Trend Committee and the Science Research Council
- 11 The transformation of ESRO into ESA
- 12 The Space Science Committee for Europe
- 13 Scientific studies by British space scientists – figure of the earth and the neutral atmosphere
- 14 Scientific studies by British space scientists – the ionosphere, the magnetosphere and cosmic rays
- 15 The contribution from British space scientists to astronomy
- 16 Concluding remarks
- Appendices
- Annexes
- 1 Discussion on observations of the Russian artificial earth satellites and their analysis
- 2 Charter of COSPAR
- 3 UK participation in research with artificial satellites. Paper by H.S.W. Massey
- 4 Formal offer of international co-operation by the USA through COSPAR
- 5 Parliamentary statement about a British contribution to space research
- 6 Governmental exchange of notes between the UK and the USA on co-operation in space research
- 7 European space research meeting to initiate co-operation
- 8 Outline proposals by scientists for a co-operative European programme
- 9 Formal agreement setting up a Preparatory Commission
- 10 Financial protocol of the European Space Research Organization
- 11 Report on location of ESRO headquarters and establishments
- 12 Need for basic studies in support of space science. Statement by H.S.W. Massey
- 13 Memorandum of understanding between agencies of Pakistan, the UK and the USA
- 14 Attendance at the Williamsburg Conference, to consider the large space telescope project
- 15 Press release on the Williamsburg Conference
- 16 Provisional membership of the Standing Committee on Space Science
- 17 Terms of reference of the Standing Committee on Space Science
- Notes
- Index
17 - Terms of reference of the Standing Committee on Space Science
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 February 2012
Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Glossary of abbreviations in text and annexes
- Glossary of abbreviations in appendices
- Preface
- 1 The scientific background
- 2 The technical background
- 3 The initiation of the Skylark rocket programme – the IGY and artificial satellites
- 4 Post-IGY developments – NASA – COSPAR – British National Committee for Space Research – British satellite experiments
- 5 The Ariel programme
- 6 The European Space Research Organization
- 7 Commonwealth co-operation in space reseach
- 8 Smaller rockets for scientific purposes – Skua and Petrel
- 9 Attitude controlled Skylark rockets
- 10 The Trend Committee and the Science Research Council
- 11 The transformation of ESRO into ESA
- 12 The Space Science Committee for Europe
- 13 Scientific studies by British space scientists – figure of the earth and the neutral atmosphere
- 14 Scientific studies by British space scientists – the ionosphere, the magnetosphere and cosmic rays
- 15 The contribution from British space scientists to astronomy
- 16 Concluding remarks
- Appendices
- Annexes
- 1 Discussion on observations of the Russian artificial earth satellites and their analysis
- 2 Charter of COSPAR
- 3 UK participation in research with artificial satellites. Paper by H.S.W. Massey
- 4 Formal offer of international co-operation by the USA through COSPAR
- 5 Parliamentary statement about a British contribution to space research
- 6 Governmental exchange of notes between the UK and the USA on co-operation in space research
- 7 European space research meeting to initiate co-operation
- 8 Outline proposals by scientists for a co-operative European programme
- 9 Formal agreement setting up a Preparatory Commission
- 10 Financial protocol of the European Space Research Organization
- 11 Report on location of ESRO headquarters and establishments
- 12 Need for basic studies in support of space science. Statement by H.S.W. Massey
- 13 Memorandum of understanding between agencies of Pakistan, the UK and the USA
- 14 Attendance at the Williamsburg Conference, to consider the large space telescope project
- 15 Press release on the Williamsburg Conference
- 16 Provisional membership of the Standing Committee on Space Science
- 17 Terms of reference of the Standing Committee on Space Science
- Notes
- Index
Summary
The Committee is set up by the Assembly in accordance with Article XI.I of the Statute.
The Committee's sphere of activities covers the whole field of space science. When dealing with space astronomy it shall co-operate with the ESF Standing Committee on Astronomy.
Bearing in mind that the advancement of co-operation in basic research is one of the principal aims of the Foundation and taking into account similar activities of other organisations, the main objects of the Committee are:
(a) to keep under review the scientific and technical development of space science,
(b) to consider possible developments of space research during the coming decade,
(c) to continue to co-operate with the European Space Agency as outlined in the agreement reached in 1976 – ‘Relations between the European Science Foundation and the European Space Agency’,
(d) to maintain close collaboration with the American scientific community through the Space Science Board of the US National Academy of Sciences,
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- History of British Space Science , pp. 496Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 1986