Global exploration strategy
Exploration of space by humans and the necessary precursor robotic missions need vision, commitment, planning and international collaboration on a global scale. A number or working groups have been set up to promote greater international collaboration.
Artist impression of the Aurora programme.
Credit: ESA
The International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG)
ISECG was established in response to “The Global Exploration Strategy”.
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It is a voluntary, non-binding international coordination mechanism through which individual space agencies may exchange information regarding their interests, plans and activities in space exploration, and to work together on means of strengthening both individual exploration programs and the collective effort.
The Global Exploration Strategy published in May 2007 was a a synthesis of many months of discussions between 14 space-faring nations concerning the way forward in space exploration. The report recognises the increasing need for global co-operation and collaboration in this field and identifies a single and comprehensive strategy built on a global framework, subdivided into five different themes:
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The acquisition of new knowledge in science and technology
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Extending the human presence in space
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Economic expansion
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Co-operation and collaboration on the global scale
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Inspiration and education
