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.
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The Andes Mountains in South America, as seen by ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space Station for her Minerva Mission. She shared those images to her social media on 28 August 2022 with the following caption: "A pass over the Andes just before sunset. Love the long shadows over the mountains!"
Visit Minerva mission page to learn more about Samantha's mission.