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
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Mission Control Software: A crucial aspect of spacecraft operations
At ESA, no mission enters orbit or heads into deep space without engineering skill, science savvy or thorough preparation. The hidden magic behind the people, however, is software, and every spacecraft relies on specialised mission control software to monitor and control every moment of flight -- and to return the mission's precious scientific data.