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 Tim Peake on stage in the Space Zone during Futures Day at the Farnborough International Airshow on Friday 15 July. Futures Day at Farnborough provides a platform to encourage young people to study STEM subjects. It allows them to learn about the many different career opportunities available across the aerospace, defence and space sectors. Tim, who returned from a six-month space mission on 18 June, spent the day sharing his experiences with the many groups from schools, universities and youth associations who attended Futures Day.