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 topicFor reindeer herders up in Lapland, having accurate information on snow and weather conditions is vital for the survival of their animals. To help maintain traditional ways of life in the Arctic and ensure the safety of its inhabitants, Polar View, a project supported by the European Space Agency, uses data provided by Earth Observation Satellites to provide high resolution ice-charts.