The European Space Agency's member states' space ministers unanimously endorsed the following four resolutions from the 25-26 November meeting in the Netherlands.
Space has a role in delivering Europe's global objectives, including the European space policy.
The level of resources for space science programmes and basic activities from 2009-13 has been established.
The agreement over ESA member states' contribution to the French Guiana space centre's running costs has been renewed.
There is agreement that the agency's financial management, decision-making processes, industrial and procurement policies and ESA site infrastructure development be reformed.
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ESA expenditure figures 2008-11 and beyond
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Science €2.3 billion*
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Basic activities €1.1 billion*
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Launchers €1.63 billion*
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Earth observation €1.78 billion**
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Human spaceflight €1.73 billion
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Exploration €0.9 billion**
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Telecoms €0.82 billion*
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Navigation €0.078 billion
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Space Awareness €0.049 billion
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Technology €0.4 billion*
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Total €10 billion
Data based on pre-ministerial meeting information and ESA official statements since all figures are approximate
Budgetary periods range from 2008 to 2011 and up to 2013*
**Budgets including 2018 and 2020
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