ESA Space Transportation

ESA safeguards Europe’s independent access to space.

Developed by ESA, Europe’s launch vehicles, Ariane 5 and Vega launch into space from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

ESA works closely with industry to enable activities in space and prepare the future.

Four decades of adventure continue with a transition to two new launch vehicles, Ariane 6 and Vega-C.

ESA will also offer return to Earth capability with Space Rider – Europe’s first reusable space transportation system.