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 topicNé à Nantes en 1828, Jules Verne est devenu l'un des précurseurs de la littérature européenne de fiction fantastique. Parmi ces écrits les plus fameux, on compte Le tour du monde en 80 jours, Voyage au centre de la Terre et De la Terre à la Lune. Il aurait dit : « Ce qu'un homme peut imaginer, d'autres hommes le réaliseront un jour ».