{"id":257,"date":"2013-10-24T11:25:48","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T11:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.globalspaceexploration.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=257"},"modified":"2024-03-18T12:13:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T11:13:51","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.globalspaceexploration.org\/?page_id=257","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ISECG<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. What does ISECG stand for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ISECG is the acronym for\nInternational Space Exploration Coordination Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What is the purpose of\nISECG?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of ISECG is to provide a coordination mechanism through\nwhich individual space agencies may exchange information regarding interests,\nobjectives, and plans in space exploration. It is the goal to strengthen both\nindividual exploration programmes as well as the collective effort. Agencies\nagree that space exploration will be most successful if they coordinate their\nexploration activities. Furthermore, they look for ways to cooperate in the\nfuture and recognise the value of reaching a common understanding on many aspects\nthat will inform future partnership opportunities. Communication within ISECG as\nwell as its developed products are useful for informing agency decisions. ISECG\u2019s\nscope also comprises promoting interest and engagement in space exploration\nactivities throughout society. More about ISECG background: The Global Exploration Strategy: The Framework\nfor Coordination<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Who can become a\nmember of ISECG?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Membership in ISECG is\nopen to space agencies and government organisations responsible for space\nactivities. Individuals cannot become ISECG members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current members of\nISECG can be found here: ISECG Members<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in more information about the ISECG membership\nplease contact the ISECG Secretariat at isecg@esa.int<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Is ISECG a governing\nbody?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No, ISECG is not a governing body; it is a coordination forum. More information\nabout ISECG scope and purposes can be found in the ISECG Terms of Reference<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. How can academia and\nindustry give an input to ISECG?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Academia and industry are encouraged to contact their respective space\nagency to consult on opportunities to support their ISECG involvement. Any\ninformation, input, or feedback can also be sent to the ISECG Secretariat\nat isecg@esa.int<\/a>, which will, in turn,\npass on the information to all individual member agencies for their\nconsideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Are all the ISECG\nmembers currently involved in the International Space Station?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No. There are several\nagencies that participate in ISECG that are not International Space Station\npartners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Global Exploration Roadmap (GER)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. What is the purpose of the GER?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

International partnerships have been and will continue to be essential for reaching ISECG participating agencies\u2019 human space exploration objectives and it is important to engage in a dialogue that prepares for these ambitious future missions. Many exploration preparatory activities are underway around the world (i.e., technology development, International Space Station technology demonstrations, robotic missions, etc.), and ISECG participating agencies think there is an opportunity to inform and focus these preparatory activities. Therefore, the GER is the public product to reflect the compilation of international exploration plans and to outline conceptual forward-looking scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Does the GER represent a commitment by the participating agencies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No. ISECG\u2019s products are\nnot binding; however, they can be informative by reflecting the emerging global\nconsensus on space exploration-related planning. It maintains the framework for\ndialogue among international space agencies on the factors that ultimately will\nguide the definition of future partnerships. It enables agencies interested in\nfuture partnerships to discuss goals and objectives, needed technologies and\npotential mission scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. How are specific missions\nor partnerships decided?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Agencies (and their\nrespective governments) interested in partnering to implement missions like\nthose included in the roadmap will ultimately make these decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. This document doesn\u2019t\ninclude a full roadmap to Mars. Why not?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This effort represents the start of a human spaceflight roadmapping activity. Agencies expect the pathway to Mars will be guided by discoveries and enabled by today\u2019s investments in advanced technologies, research and next-generation capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Are all the missions\nin the mission scenario graphics planned\/funded\/official?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of the missions in\nthe next five years are funded and progressing toward the launch dates\nreflected. Some other missions are still undergoing final formulation by participating\nagencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Are there updates to the GER?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Agencies will continue their human spaceflight roadmapping activity within ISECG. The decision to release a new version of the document will be made when justified by the evolution of agencies policies and priorities. However, agencies are committed to sharing the results of their work in a transparent manner and continuing to use the\u00a0GER to seek feedback and generate innovative ideas within the broader space exploration community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ISECG 1. What does ISECG stand for? ISECG is the acronym for International Space Exploration Coordination Group. 2. What is the purpose<\/p>\n

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