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The International Space Exploration Coordination Group Reference Architecture for Human Lunar Exploration Summary Report is published
Noordwijk, The Netherlands: 20 July 2010
The ISECG Reference Architecture for Human Lunar Exploration envisions how the space-faring nations of Earth can collaborate in exploring the Moon using the coordinated assets of many space agencies. It marks the first time that a group of space agencies has worked together to define a complex human exploration scenario. This document can be used to inform preparatory planning and decision-making within participating agencies. It represents a concrete step towards realizing the vision of the Global Exploration Strategy, which identified the Moon as one of the key destinations for future human space exploration.
International Space Exploration Coordination Group Senior Agency Management Meet
National Harbor, Maryland, USA: 23 June 2010
Senior managers representing space agencies in Canada (CSA), China (CNSA), Europe (ASI, CNES, DLR, ESA, UKSA), Japan (JAXA), Korea (KARI), Russia (Roscosmos), Ukraine (NSAU) and the United States (NASA) met at the National Harbor, Maryland, on June 23, 2010, to discuss their interests in globally coordinated human and robotic space exploration.
International Space Exploration Coordination Group: New ISECG website launched
Noordwijk, The Netherlands: 18 December 2009
The International Space Exploration Coordination Group announces the launch of its website: http://www.globalspaceexploration.org The new site has been designed to meet the needs of ISECG members and others in the Internet community. The new website provides access to ISECG information and resources. If you experience any problems using the new website or if you have any suggestions, please contact the ISECG Secretariat at:
The International Space Exploration Coordination Group Annual Report 2009 is published
Noordwijk, The Netherlands: 18 December 2009
This third Annual Report of the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG), like the 2007 and 2008 editions, provides an overview of the ISECG activities over the past year, as well highlights the main exploration activities of participating agencies during the past twelve-months.
4th Meeting of International Space Exploration Coordination Group: Noordwijk, The Netherlands, December 2-3, 2009
Noordwijk, The Netherlands: 4 December 2009
The 4th Meeting of the International Space Exploration Coordination Group was hosted by the European Space Agency at the Huis ter Duin Hotel, in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Representatives form 10 space agencies gathered to discuss the work carried out on various themes and the way forward.
3rd Meeting of International Space Exploration Coordination Group: Yokohama, Japan, 10-12 March, 2009
Yokohama, Japan: 17 March 2009
Representatives of ten space agencies from around the world met recently under the banner of the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG). They adopted for further study three scenarios for conducting internationally coordinated robotic and human exploration activities on the Moon.
The ISECG Annual Report 2008
Yokohama, Japan: 30 April 2009
The second Annual Report (2008) of the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG) and its sub-working groups has been released.