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.
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Four spacecraft in one view, taken on 9 December 2018. ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst posted this image during his Horizons mission from the International Space Station. He commented: "A rare sight: four different spaceships in one photo. Overall there are six spacecraft docked to the International Space Station right now, to utilise this unique laboratory to the max. Two Soyuz, Two Progress, a Cygnus and a Dragon."
Follow Alexander and the Horizons mission on social media on his website and on his blog.