Traduction de «Space Agency Forum for the International Space Year » (Anglais → Français) :

Agreement among the Government of Canada, Governments of Member States of the European Space Agency, the Government of Japan, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Government of the United States of America concerning cooperation on the Civil International Space Station

Civil International Space Station Agreement Implementation Act [ An Act to implement the Agreement among the Government of Canada, Governments of Member States of the European Space Agency, the Government of Japan, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Government of the United States of America concerning C ]

The Union contribution to such global space endeavours needs to be defined in long-term strategic roadmaps (10 years and more), aligning with the Union's space policy priorities, and in coordination with the Member States and internal European partners, such as ESA and National Space Agencies, and, when relevant, with international partners and with t ...[+++]he space agencies of space-faring nations.

On page II-95 — et à la page II-65 dans la version française — you will note that the 2013-14 Main Estimates for the Canadian Space Agency indicate departmental expenses at $488.7 million, divided as follows: $288.7 million to increase the use of space data, applications and information by government departments and agencies, which include among others, the implementation of the three-satellites RADARSAT Constellation mission, which will maintain Canada's position as world leaders in the development and utilization of radar satellites; $95.4 million to generate advances in space exploration, which include Canada's continued participati ...[+++]on in the International Space Station program and the command of Expedition 35 that is currently led by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield; $58.5 million to maintain a critical mass of academic, industrial and commercial expertise needed to address future national needs and priorities in space; and $46 million for internal services.

The committee proceeded to study Bill C-4, An Act to implement the Agreement among the Government of Canada, Governments of Member States of the European Space Agency, the Government of Japan, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Government of the United States of America concerning Cooperation on the Civil International Space Station and to make related amendments to other Acts (See committee proceedings of December 7, 1999, issue No.5).

Implementing the Canadian Space Program: The Canadian Space Agency says that the Auditor General is unable to carry out its required activities under the Canadian Space Program because of funding obligations that predate its creation, and the situation is likely to worsen in the next five years.