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 has a progressive vision for Europe’s role in space and for the role of space within our daily lives. This image represents the three ‘accelerators’, where ESA aims to focus attention: Space for a green future; Rapid and resilient crisis response; and Protection of space assets. Space assets can support how we address some of the greatest challenges we face, including climate change and our response to crises. As space becomes an integral part of our lives and security, protecting vital space infrastructure from space debris and space weather is also a priority.