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
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Earth Observation is of course on the table of ESA's Ministerial Conference next 20 and 21 November in Naples, Italy. ESA wants to continue the important efforts in understanding our planet and its climate changes. New Earth Explorers missions are defined as well as the next generation of Meteorology satellites. This video explains the different aspects of Earth Observation programmes. This includes an interview with Volker Liebig, ESA Director of Earth Observation in English and German.
More background information can be found on: http://www.esa.int/esaEO/index.html