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
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ESA astronaut Léopold Eyharts prepares to leave for NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston following the postponement of the STS-122 mission. STS-122 will carry the European Columbus laboratory to the International Space Station. Eyharts will fly to the ISS with the STS-122 mission. He will remain on board ISS as a member of the Expedition crew after STS-122 returns to Earth. The launch of STS-122 was postponed from the December 2007 launch window following ECO sensor failures in the Shuttle's External Tank.