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 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 Ariane 5 launch pad in shown in the centre foreground of the picture.
Behind this, to the left is the Final Assembly Building where the launcher and it's payload are integrated and prepared for launch. Next to this on the right is the Launcher Integration Building.
In the distance behind the Launcher Integration Building is the Booster Integration Building and the test stand for ground static test firing of solid rocket motors.