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 topicThis video outlines the many uses of satellite data ranging from building models, maps, 3-D views, composites, and forecasts. Used in these ways, scientists are able to track ocean currents, storms, forest fires, droughts, determine sea surface levels and temperature, map oceans on the sea floor, understand the makeup of hurricanes, predict weather and ozone recovery and examine the impact of El Ninos.