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
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ISS020-E-036850 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Backdropped by a colourful Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 20 crewmember as the Shuttle approaches the International Space Station during STS-128 rendezvous and docking operations. Docking occurred at 02:54 CEST on 31 August 2009. The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is visible in Discovery's cargo bay.