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
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Inside the launch vehicle simulator of the 'Space Walk', part of the newly opened exhibition at the Museum of Sciences "Príncipe Felipe" in Valencia. The exhibition was opened to the public on 5 June 2002. From right to left, Mr José Luis Olivas, Vice President of the local government of Valencia, Mr Valeriano Claros, Villafranca Ground Station Manager and Spanish ESA astronaut Pedro Duque.