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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Image of ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer inside seven-windowed Cupola of the International Space Station. He posted this to his social media channels on 24 April 2022 with the caption:
"Cuckoo! Someone caught me peeking out of the Cupola! This is literally our "window to the world" of the International Space Station (actually it's seven windows ) where we can observe Earth & take photos. It also allows us to monitor activities outside of the Station, like operations of the Canadian Space Agency's robotic arm Canadarm2, approaching spacecraft and spacewalks."