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European Programme for Life and Physical Sciences in Space
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<p> ELIPS - European Programme for Life and Physical Sciences in Space and applications utilising the <a href="/facts/International_Space_Station/VNPUBz9m">International Space Station</a> started in 2001 and was intended to cover the activities for the following 5 years. This Microgravity Programme at the <a href="/facts/European_Space_Agency/L8YRNV0C">European Space Agency</a> (ESA) is an optional programme, with currently 17 ESA member states participating. The ELIPS programme prepares and performs research on the International Space Station, and other uncrewed mission platforms like Sounding Rockets, in fundamental and applied life and physical sciences. ELIPS is the continuation of the earlier European microgravity programmes EMIR 1&2, and the Microgravity Facilities for Columbus, MFC. </p>