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 topicSpain’s Sete Gibernau (centre) wins the Qatar Moto Grand Prix at the Losail circuit near Doda, Qatar, 2 October 2004. He was cooled during the race by the Anatomic Intercooler System (AIS) jacket developed by Spidi using innovative space technology from astronauts’ suits. Here he is seen on the podium celebrating the victory with second-placed Colin Edwards from the US, left, and third-placed Ruben Xaus from Spain, right.