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 topicESA deep-space ground station, New Norcia, 140 km north of Perth, Australia - this is the first of a series of deep-space ground stations that ESA intends to build around the world over the coming years to make up a European Deep Space Network. The station was officially opened on 5 March 2003.
Design dimesnions – main reflector
Diameter: 35 m
Depth: 8 m
Surface contour: shaped parabol
Number of Panels 304 on 7 rings
Surface accuracy 0.3 mm rms
Weight: 100 tonnes
Design dimenstions – full antenna
Height: 40 m
Weight movable part 500 tonnes
Total weight: 620 tonnes