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 topicThe Pescarolo N°17 driven by French Soheil Ayari is followed by the Audi N°3 of Finn JJ Lehto 19 June 2005 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Pescarolo Judd C60 Nr 17 dirven by Eric Hélary, Ayari and Sébastien Loeb quit the race after leaving the track on the 288th circuit.