DARA (Deutsche Agentur fur Raumfahrtangelegenheiten) The present German space agency, formed through consolidation of the old West and East German space agencies. While DARA is instrumental in establishing space policy and goals and is the interface with ESA (European Space Agency), the German Aerospace Research Establishment, DLR, conducts the technical and scientific research and provides the operational support to implement that policy. Related category SPACE AGENCIES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |