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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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Searching for the building blocks of life, sending robots to scout the Solar System and preparing the way for human exploration. With the International Space Station, humankind has already built a permanent outpost in space but this is just the beginning.
Exploration brings scientific knowledge, innovation, economic benefits and inspiration to us all. Join ESA as we explore our Solar System and unlock the secrets of the Universe.
This video originally aired at the “Space for inspiration” event held in Bilbao 29–31 October 2018.
Space for Inspiration is an international conference organised by ESA for everyone curious about space exploration and why it matters. The second edition focused on how space can be a powerful instrument for positive change – and new businesses – on planet Earth.