....the improvement of three main fields:
1. The living standard. Space is used now in so many fields that its usefulness for every human being does not need to be proven: Telecommunications, navigation and earth observation are common services in our modern life. Voice, video information, data, can be delivered anywhere in the world through space. The common modern traveler constantly uses navigation systems, like GPS. Earth observation satellites are necessary for weather forecast, geophysical and environmental analysis etc.
2. The safety. Our safety as human beings is endangered mainly by two phenomena: the natural catastrophes and the human conflicts.
* a. Space is used to predict, to try to prevent, and to manage natural catastrophes as meteorites, earthquakes, meteorological disasters, forest fires etc.
* b. Space has no frontiers. It can be used to hear and observe the enemy, allowing more prevention and a better conflict management.
3. Sciences. The space contribution to Sciences is fundamental, not only in astronomy, but also in many other disciplines like meteorology, geology, biology etc.
The fundamental quest of mankind is to understand Life, and space is necessary to contribute to this human permanent aspiration.
Mr.
André
Joseph
van Gaver
Inspector General for Launchers
European Space Agency
http://www.esa.int
Professional Category:
Engineering
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