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 VNR details an imminent shuttle mission to the International Space Station which will carry ESAs final two pressurized modules the Cupola and Node 3 into orbit. This marks the completion of a major assembly phase in orbit for ESA - and this video looks at the development of the modules, their roles onboard the ISS and what the mission will mean for ESA and Europe.