• The Candidate Cornerstone Science Missions:

 Intro by G. Whitcomb
• BepiColombo - A Multidisciplinary Mission to the Hot Planet

R. Grard, M. Novara & G. Scoon
• Darwin - The Infrared Space Interferometry Mission

C.V.M. Fridlund
• GAIA - Unravelling the Origin and Evolution of our Galaxy

M.A.C. Perryman & O. Pace
• LISA - Detecting and Observing Gravitational Waves

R. Reinhard
• Ulysses at Solar Maximum and Beyond

R.G. Marsden
• MERIS - A New Generation of Ocean-Colour Sensor onboard Envisat

J.-L. Bézy, S. Delwart & M. Rast
• Hydrological Services: The Need to Integrate Space-Based Information

J. Dreher et al.
• Using Open-Source Software and Low-Cost Computers for Earth-Observation Data Processing

M. Önnestam, W. Balzer & M. Curtis
• IT-Based Quality Management of Earth-Observation Operatins at ESRIN

W. Lengert, U. Gebelin & G. Lavaux
• Inflatable Re-Entry Technologies: Flight Demonstration and Future Projects

L. Marraffa et al. 
• Programmatic Risk Management in Space Projects

M. Belingheri, D. von Eckardstein & 
R. Tosellini
• Ways to the Moon

R. Biesbroek & G. Janin
• Database Administration for Spacecraft Operations - The Integral Experience

J. Houser & M. Pecchioli
• SMP: A Step Towards Model Reuse in Simulation

L. Argüello et al.
• Programmes under Development and Operations
• Focus Earth: Portugal

J. Robalo & J. Lichtenegger
• In Brief
• Publications

• European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Mechanical Testing
• 15th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research

Visit our Advertisers

GORE Wires & Cables

Alcatel Espacio

Satellite Services BV

Officine Galileo

International Space University

Analytical Graphics, Inc.

Amptek Inc.

Serco Europe Ltd.

KEC 

ESA Bulletin Advertising Rates 2000

************************** 

The ESA Bulletin is published by the 
European Space Agency. Individual 
articles may be reprinted provided the 
credit line reads 'Reprinted from ESA 
Bulletin', plus date of issue. Signed 
articles reprinted must bear the 
author's name. 
Advertisements are accepted in good 
faith; the Agency accepts no 
responsibility for their content or claims. 

Copyright © 2000 European Space Agency Printed in the Netherlands ISSN 0376-4265