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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ESA astronauts Matthias Maurer and Thomas Pesquet stand in front of a SpaceX rocket during a visit to the company's facility in the USA.
Both Matthias and Thomas will fly to the International Space Station in a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Thomas will fly his Alpha mission in early 2021 with Matthias set to fly his very first space mission, known as Cosmic Kiss, in autumn 2021.