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 topicDanish Tom Kristensen (foreground L) crosses the finish line of the 73rd edition of Le Mans 24 Hours car race with his Audi-Champion R8 number 3 next to Pescarolo-Judd number 16 driven by French Eric Thomas (foreground R) and the other Audi-Champion R8 number 2, 19 June 2005. Kristensen won a record seventh Le Mans 24-Hour. Kristensen was partnered by Finnish ex-Grand Prix driver JJ Lehto and Germany's Marco Werner.