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 topicFrom 28 November to 9 December 2011 the United Nations Climate Change Conference will be held in Durban, South Africa, bringing together representatives of the world's governments, international organizations and civil society.
The discussions will seek solutions to face the potential dangers of climate change, following previous global climate summits.
The world's decision makers now benefit from the data gathered by satellites orbiting our planet and in particular European Space Agency's fleet dedicated to Earth Observation, collecting information on every variable that affects Earths climate and helping getting the overall picture like assembling pieces of a giant puzzle.