Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the European space agency on cooperation and partnership in the sphere of research and management of outer space for peaceful purposes

Соглашение между Правительством Российской Федерации и Европейским космическим агентством о сотрудничестве и партнерстве в исследовании и использовании космического пространства в мирных целях (Париж, 11 февраля 2003 г.)

The Parties have agreed to carry out joint research in outer space for peaceful purposes in the following spheres: (a) fundamental research; (b) distant zoning of the Earth; (c) satellite navigation and positioning; (c) protection of outer space, and prevention of littering thereof and (d) exploration of outer space. The Agreement shall be carried out in the following forms: (a) consultations; (b) joint projects and exchange of staff; (c) symposia; and (d) access to national and international outer space projects.