Exploring the Cosmos: A Year of Milestones in European Space Exploration

In 2005, significant advancements in space exploration were made, including the successful landing on Titan, improvements in European launcher technology, and the launch of various missions such as the Automated Transfer Vehicle and Cryosat. The year also saw the development of the Galileo navigation system and the formulation of a European space policy. These efforts aimed to enhance our understanding of space, monitor climate change, and improve navigational services.

What significant achievement was made on Titan in 2005?

What improvements were made to the Volcan 2 engines?

What was the main objective of Roberto Vittori's mission to the International Space Station?

What is the purpose of the Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle?

How will Cryosat contribute to our understanding of global warming?

What advancements are expected from the Galileo satellite navigation system?

What was the significance of the first ever Space Council held in 2005?