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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On 2 February 2012 contracts were signed for eight new Galileo satellites as well as for the modification of the Ariane 5 ES to carry four Galileo satellites per launch. From left to right: Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship Antonio Tajani, Director of the Galileo Programme and Navigation-related Activities Didier Faivre, Chairman and CEO of Arianespace Jean-Yves Le Gall.