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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The descent module of the ExoMars 2020 mission during integration activities in Turin, Italy. Shown is the rear jacket of the descent module. Inside is the landing platform Kazachok. The descent module is also now integrated with the carrier module will move on to Cannes, France for environmental testing, while the Rosalind Franklin rover undergoes environmental testing in Toulouse, France.