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 22 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 'Go lunar' #ForwardToTheMoon design for ESA Shaun the Sheep merchandise. Did you know that Shaun completed astronaut training with ESA ahead of his new film Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon? We’re celebrating his successful microgravity parabolic flight with a special edition collection of apparel, mugs and bags in the ESA Space Shop.