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
Go to topicA review of the scientific acheivements of the first Spacelab mission.
Through 10 days mission, 90 % of the 70 different experiments carried on board were succesfully completed.
These experiments were including topics such as fluids physic, microgravity impact and zero gravity experiment, atmosphere cycle understanding with gaz detection, sun impact on earth (agriculture), etc...metric camera reparation
The mission was also the occasion of in-flight calls with both Media and State Presidents.