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 Copernicus Masters 2019 competition – Europe’s leading innovation competition for Earth observation – is searching for solutions, outstanding applications and business concepts from start-ups, universities as well as individuals in the fields of research, business and higher education. From 1 April to 30 June 2019, participants can submit their solutions and demonstrate their use of Earth observation data across a wide variety of challenge topics including environmental issues, population growth, and the sustainable management of limited, natural resources.