Traduction de «Utilisateur d'ASE » (Français → Anglais) :

A process for establishing user needs has been used for the selection of fast track and pilot services and for the development of space observation infrastructure by ESA.

WELCOMES the combined efforts of ESA and the European Union to implement large user-oriented initiatives such as GMES and GALILEO as well as the beginning efforts for increased development and exploitation of space related integrated applications, including in particular satellite communication services,

This sector needs a strong signal from the Commission, the ESA and the Galileo Consortium, and quickly, otherwise future users will not put their trust in the applications; and Galileo is too expensive to remain unused.

Requests the Commission, in close coordination with the ESA, to build on the capabilities and existing infrastructure (terrestrial, airborne, seaborne and spacebased) and to start pilot projects in line with users' views, based on the initial potential priority themes as described in the action plan; RECALLS in this context its Resolution of 16 November 2000 on a European space strategy where it agreed, inter alia, that the Commission and the ESA should seek to arrive at an efficient framework for cooperation.

Considering the outline action plan prepared by the Commission in close cooperation with all parties involved, including Member States, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the various users' communities, Urges the Commission to start, in close coordination with the ESA, the initial period of GMES, taking into account the various possible contributions by stakeholders.

THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND SPACE - COUNCIL CONCLUSIONS The Council: - considered that the communication of the Commission offered a pertinent overview of the situation of space activities in Europe and that its broad objectives constituted a useful basis for the possible definition of future Community activities in this field; - considered, that the Commission should continue to develop its role as a user of space technology, in particular in the field of earth observation, with a view to contributing to the optimization of the use of satellite data as well as to the implementation of Community policies; - agreed that the question of C ...[+++]ommunity support for space- related RTD activities, including, if appropriate, development of instruments, should be considered when deciding on the Community RTD Fourth Framework Programme and its specific programmes, according to the normal rules and procedures; noted, however, that the Commission does not intend to propose a specific Community space research programme within the fourth Framework Programme; - invited the Commission to continue its efforts, within its sphere of competence and in the appropriate fora, in order to establish favourable conditions for the development of space application markets and for competitive European space industries. - agreed that synergy and complementarity between the Community RTD programmes and the activities of ESA and, while respecting the provisions of the Treaty, activities of the Member States and other international organisations should be further developed, whilst avoiding any duplication of efforts and whilst fully respecting the operating rules and procedures of both the Community and ESA; - noted the Commission's intention to establish an ad hoc group on Space with representatives of all the Member States.