The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
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Exploring our Solar System and unlocking the secrets of the Universe
Go to topicProtecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Go to topicUsing space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
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An explanation of the science and technology behind ESA's Infrared Space Observatory (ISO), due to be launched in 1993. The film includes: an explanation of the how the infra-red waveband is useful in astronomy; manufacture, design and functioning of the payload and service modules; and the purpose of the four scientific instruments.
Interviewees as follows: Chris Jewell, ESA; Martin Kessler, ESA; Albert Seidel, ESA; Pierre Collet, Aerospatiale.
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