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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Since its launch in 1974, the biennial ‘ONS’ event in
Stavanger, Norway, has become one of the world’s leading oil and
energy meeting places. From its earlier focus on offshore technology
and the Norwegian continental shelf, the expo now covers the global
energy industry. ONS 2010 takes place 24-27 August 2010.