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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Worn here by ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, French rugby team Stade Toulousain unveiled its shirt for the European Rugby Champions Cup 2020-21 in December 2020, with a tribute to Proxima, ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet’s first mission to the International Space Station. This design was created in a partnership between ESA and Stade Toulousain to bring awareness of spaceflight and space research to rugby fans, as well as highlighting the reliance on teamwork and dedication, qualities that human spaceflight and rugby at international level have in common.