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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Since 1975, the European Space Agency has worked to bring together the resources of its Member States and lead cooperation with other nations to build a European space capability, implementing programmes and activities far beyond the capacity of any single European country. ESA develops the technical infrastructure needed to keep Europe at the forefront of global space activities and plays a crucial role in building strong and competitive local industry.
ESA develops launchers, ground facilities and the technologies needed to send satellites into space for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications,
astronomy and space safety missions while sending probes to explore the our Solar System. ESA cooperates in human exploration in Earth orbit and beyond while creating practical applications for space on Earth.