The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Find out more about space activities in our 23 Member States, and understand how ESA works together with their national agencies, institutions and organisations.
Exploring our Solar System and unlocking the secrets of the Universe
Go to topicProtecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Go to topicUsing space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
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Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (right), Expedition 11 commander; astronaut William S. McArthur Jr. (center), Expedition 12 commander and NASA science officer; and U. S. Spaceflight Participant Gregory Olsen are pictured in the Destiny laboratory of the international space station following the ceremony of Changing-of-Command from Expedition 11 to Expedition 12.