"ESA's Plans for Space-Based Solar Power and Human Spaceflight"
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for a space summit in November to win political support for a new human spaceflight initiative and a new launch strategy. ESA will present plans to ESA and European Union member states seeking political support for future human spaceflight programs as recommended by a high-level advisory group. The summit will also address a European launch strategy that goes beyond development of the Ariane 6 and Vega C vehicles.