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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This image was taken during the Artemis I mission and shows NASA's Orion spacecraft for Artemis, with the European Service Module.
Artemis is a series of missions to propel humankind forward to the Moon and beyond. The Artemis programme aims to establish permanent stations and outposts in orbit around our natural satellite. During the Artemis I test flight, the Orion spacecraft flew without astronauts. NASA provided the rocket and the crew capsule and ESA the European Service Module – Orion's 'powerhouse’.