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| | EC And ESA Sign Historic Co-Operation Agreement |
 | | The accord, which lays the groundwork for joint projects, common management structures and a variety of other shared activities, was signed in Brussels on 25 November 2003 by European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin, ESA Director-General Jean-Jacques Dordain and Letizia Moratti, Italian Minister for Education, University and Research. |
 | | The new Framework Agreement is seen as a key to the successful implementation of the first phase of the White Paper, recognising the need for the EU and ESA to join forces to make the most of space technology. |
 | | The Agreement sets out the principles for EC/ESA co-operation, including guidelines for joint initiatives, extra-European co-operation, exchange of personnel, settlement of disputes, and means for resolving other pertinent issues. |
| www.spacedaily.com /news/esa-general-03z.html (944 words) |
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