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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2018 marks a special point in our history. For 25 years, our General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) has been developing leading-edge space technologies that enable missions to discover the Universe, understand our environment, navigate, educate and save lives. The 2018 Annual Report highlights our biggest achievements over the past year, looks back at the highlights from our 25-year-long history and discusses what's next for GSTP.