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
Go to topicWhen seconds count, the Fire Department of New York ensures senior paramedics such as James Murphy (left) have specialized driver training to get the patient, crew and 5 1/2 ton ambulance through the grid-locked streets of the Big Apple. While stopped in traffic, during their patrols Staff Sgt. Stephen Wolfe (right) received a briefing on the digital dispatch terminal and what to look for when they respond to a call.. New York City Fire Department. (credits AIRMAN Magazine-Tech. Sgt. Lance Cheung)