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
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This picture shows Honolulu on the island of Hawaii. The Eastern tip of the island is on the right, with the volcanic Diamond Head showing as a small black circle to the left. Sand Island shows up brightly under the yellow lines heading upwards – roads connecting the North of the island and the town of Kaneohe.
An Expedition 26 astronaut on the International Space Station took this picture 25 December 2010 at 13:15 GMT. He or she was circling Earth 350 km above.
Space Station image tag: ISS026E012641