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Written question asked by Richard Body (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 July 1997. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 July 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
What consultations between the United Kingdom and the United States preceded the launch by NASA of Cassini.
Answer

Sir Richard Body: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consultations between the United Kingdom and the United States preceded the launch by NASA of Cassini. [11050] Mr. Tony Lloyd: Cassini is a joint NASA/European Space Agency project due for launch in October 1997. Most discussion takes place between these agencies. The UK, within ESA, has been fully involved in preparations for these discussions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11050; 299 c284W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
European Space Agency Space technology National Aeronautics and Space Administration Cassini mission