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To provide for and promote, for exclusively peaceful purposes, cooperation among European states in space research and technology and their space applications.

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From the beginnings of the ‘space age’, Europe has been actively involved in spaceflight.

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Linking Europe to the Universe

What is ESA

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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Launch of the 'Space for Sustainability' AwardESA and the European Interparliamentary Space Conference (EISC) are proud to launch the 'Space for Sustainability' Award for European st...

European Ministers decide to invest in space to boost Europe’s competitiveness and growthPR 37 2012 - ESA has just concluded a successful two-day Council meeting at ministerial level in Naples, Italy. Ministers from ESA’s 20...

Polish flag raised at ESAThe Council meeting at Ministerial level this week sees the Polish flag flying for the first time alongside those of ESA’s other Member...