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
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Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
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ESA's Director General, Mr. Jean-Jacques Dordain, during the annual start-the-year press briefing held on 14 January 2008 at ESA's Headquarters in Paris.
From left to right: Mr Fernando Doblas, Head of ESA's Communication Department, Mr Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, and Mr Franco Bonacina, Head of Media Relations Office and DG Spokesperson.