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 topicDeployable Mars habitat with expandable parts for enlarging the habitable area.
This project has been developed by students of Prof. Helmut Richter during space architecture workshops at Hochbau 2 (HB2) - the Institute for Design and Building Construction of the University of Technology Vienna (UTV).