In 2017, ESOC – the European Space operations Centre, in Darmstadt, Germany – celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting a rich history of achievement in space. This special report takes a look at the centre’s beginnings in 1967, the pioneering spirit of the early decades, the steady growth of mission operations expertise in Darmstadt, developments at the centre and milestones in European space flight, ESOC’s evolving economic importance and the present challenges and future opportunities.
ESOC – the European Space Operations Centre, in Darmstadt, Germany – has served as Europe’s ‘gateway to space’ for half a century. In 2017, ESOC is celebrating its 50th anniversary, highlighting a rich history of achievement in space. The articles below provide a brief overview of ESOC’…
