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 topicSITEF 2002 (Salon International de l’Innovation et de la Prospective), the 11th International Fair of Innovation and Future Technologies is an international market for advanced technologies organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Toulouse. The first official SITEF event was held in 1981, bringing together 350 exhibits. Over the years, a wide range of innovative technologies has been presented for the first time at SITEF. In 2000, 843 companies exhibited, including 371 SMEs and start-ups, and the event drew more than 55.000 visitors. The event will this year take place at the Parc des Expositions in Toulouse, France, from 23 to 26 October.