Annual Report 2007

“2007 has been a year of symbols and anniversaries. We celebrated 50 years of space, because in October 1957 the first satellite was launched. We also celebrated 50 years of Europe, because in 1957 the Treaty of Rome was creating the European Community. ESA is at the crossroads of space and Europe, and now has a place that is valued by all space powers in the world,” said Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General.

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Contents

Foreword by Chair of Council
Director General's year in review
Highlights of 2007
Management structure

Summary of achievements

Science
Earth Observation
Telecommunications and Navigation
Launchers
Human Spaceflight, Microgravity and Exploration
Technical and Quality Management
Operations and Infrastructure
Resources Management
Legal Affairs and External Relations

Accounts

Notes to the financial statements
Statement of income and expenditure
Statement of assets and liabilities
Cashflow statement
Statement of changes in net assets/liabilities

Annex

Chairs of Council and Delegate Bodies

Supplement to Annual Report 2007

50th anniversary of space and the European Union
- 50 years of events in space and European history