Title

Canceling the United States Solar-Polar Spacecraft: Implications For International-Cooperation In Space

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Space Policy

Keywords

International Relations; Social Sciences; Interdisciplinary

Abstract

In 1981 the US spacecraft planned for the international Solar Polar Mission, in cooperation with the European Space Agency, was abruptly withdrawn. This article discusses the events leading up to the withdrawal and how it was handled by NASA and US government officials, and ESA's reaction. Reflections are offered on the experience, and ESA's current attitude towards space partnerships with the USA is examined. The author concludes the Europe is in a stronger bargaining position today, and has also advanced towards having its own autonomous space capability.

Journal Title

Space Policy

Volume

3

Issue/Number

1

Publication Date

1-1-1987

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

24

Last Page

37

WOS Identifier

WOS:A1987G479700006

ISSN

0265-9646

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