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.
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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 topicSven Schweinfurth is a Resource Management Officer at ESA. In this video he talks about the various criteria involved in cost controlling and ensuring budget execution in a multinational agency. Sven also discusses how the ESTRACK European space tracking network is used and how keeping up with changes in technology is a crucial part of his job.