TECHNOLOGY-ASSESSMENT IN-SPACE ACTIVITIES - STATUS AND OUTLOOK

Space technology is not only a matter for engineers, In various ways, political authorities and other sections of society are interested in space activities. An interdisciplinary technology assessment of space activities provides a scientific basis on which to tender guidance and advice to decision makers. The authors discuss the growing use of tec hnology assessment in the space field with particular reference to Ger man activities and analyse why it will become more important in the fu ture.