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.
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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 topic26.07.01 A view of Mt. Etna showing the new lava stream that is worrying experts for the small town of Nicolosi, Sicily, 4 kilometers below. Sicily's Mount Etna,3310 metres high, surprised experts who were predicting the worst was over. After appearing to calm down for a day the volcano began to erupt violently Wednesday afternoon and evening. Photo: AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito