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
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Artist's drawing of the Integrated Mars simulator. Isolation chambers showing work and living environment of international crew during interplanetary exploration simulations.
Aurora is part of Europe’s Space Strategy. This policy, endorsed by ESA’s Council and the European Union’s Council of Research, calls for Europe to explore the solar system and the Universe, to stimulate new technology and to inspire Europe’s youth to take more interest in science and technology.