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
Go to topicESA and its partners at Harwell campus in the UK have experienced a successful year of collaboration, innovation and growth.
This has advanced Harwell’s ambitious plan to consolidate its position as a key driver of cutting-edge research and development in Europe.
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus is home to a rapidly expanding community of more than 200 public, private, and academic enterprises, employing some 6000 people.
ESA’s European Centre for Telecommunications and Integrated Applications (ECSAT) is an important part of this community.