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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When we think of robots we tend to imagine human- or animal-like machines that mimic their biological counterparts in a whole range of functions. But robots - and artificial intelligence as a whole - encompasses so much more. The use of artificial intelligence for space applications nowadays is also widespread, ranging from robots that go where no human can go, to autonomous spacecraft and swarm intelligence. But also, the way satellite images are analysed, the management of megaconstellations, and even finding extra-solar planets have been made easier by employing artificial intelligence.