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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The Citizens' Debate on Space for Europe was the first consultation organised in every one of the 22 ESA Member States. More than 1600 citizens, selected to reflect the socio-demographic diversity of their country, debated space issues during a day-long meeting.
ESA organised this debate because it intends to involve new participants to develop its future orientation and nurture its strategy. It is crucial to the Agency to involve more actors, especially citizens, in choices that will respond to societal challenges, put space at their service and affect coming generations through space innovation, exploration and international cooperation.