[Satellite Today 12-01-08] European space ministers have concluded a two-day meeting where they made agreements on four key resolutions to undertake new initiatives in several fields and endorsing the next phases of a set of ongoing programs, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced Nov. 26.
    The resolutions include – ‘The role of space in delivering Europe’s global objectives,’ covering the political and programmatic highlights of the council, a resolution establishing the level of resources for the agency to cater for space science programs and basic activities from 2009 to 2013, a resolution concerning the renewal of the contribution of ESA Member States to the running costs of the Guiana Space Center and an outline of the future evolution of the Agency, spanning its financial management reform, decision-making processes, industrial and procurement policies and the further development of site infrastructures for ESA programs.