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.
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In February 2010 the entire LISA Pathfinder spacecraft underwent magnetic testing at the Magnetic Field Simulation Facility (MFSA) of Germany’s IABG, in Ottobrunn near Munich. Optimised for large magnetic testing, the MFSA is officially designated as an ESA External Laboratory. The spacecraft is seen here on a non-magnetic trolley.