...science and research on extreme phenomena and on other planets in our Solar System and around other stars. The revolution in our knowledge of the Universe that we have witnessed in the past 40 years or so, has been dramatic thanks to the utilization of satellites and interplanetary probes. The future promises to be even more impressive as a consequence of the development of new and increasingly more performing systems in the various space agencies. As usual, it is nearly impossible to forecast accurately what the benefits of such activities will be in the other domains of science or of technology. It is quite obvious however that this increased perception of the phenomena and laws of nature, permitted thanks to space activities in science, will impact not only space technology but also society in general, be it through the forecast of the weather, of the climate and the surveillance of our planet. Because of their fundamental character, progress in space sciences are based on the broadest international cooperation as possible. In this way, they do represent a unique vector of dialogue and of peaceful interaction among all the people of this world.
Prof.
Roger-Maurice
Bonnet
President
COSPAR - Committee on Space Research
http://www.cosparhq.org
Professional Category:
Physical Sciences
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