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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Artist's impression of the European Large Logistics Lander, known as EL3, on the Moon.
EL3 is a series of proposed ESA missions that could be configured for cargo, returning samples or prospecting resources on the Moon.
Other goals of the missions include testing hardware, demonsstrating technology and gaining experience in operations while strengthening international partnerships in exploration fitting with the Artemis programme.