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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We are only as secure as the world we build around us. As space debris accumulates at record levels, and as solar storms threaten infrastructure on Earth and in space, our way of life – and sometimes life itself - is at risk. From the satellites in orbit that watch over our planet, connect us to one another and help us perceive the universe, to power grids and navigation services, protecting Europe’s means protecting the tools we rely on.
As one of the three ‘Accelerators’ that will drive Europe’s increased use of space, the ‘Protection of Space Assets’ Accelerator will help Europe act to ensure the safety of the technological world around us. It will help develop a new, circular economy in space with sustainability and responsibility at its core, led by European businesses, safeguarding Europe’s economy, sovereignty, and modern life.