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Jean-Jacques Dordain, Director General of the European Space Agency:

“The European Space Agency provides an essential service to Europe and its citizens. It promotes the technologies on which our future depends, contributes to an understanding of our planet and ensures Europe will be part of the next, vital stages in space exploration. ESA's strength lies in its very nature: a truly international organisation powered by highly motivated staff from a variety of cultures, leading to a unique savoir-faire. Space has become a crucial tool in addressing the global challenges the world is facing and will continue to face in the decades ahead. Through ESA, we can help make 'our spaceship', the Earth, a better place to live in. It is a privilege for me to lead such an Agency.”

Watch Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe interview with ESA DG

10 May 2012 Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, was interviewed on 3 April 2012 at ESA Headquarters in Paris by the Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe.

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Listen to press conference at ISS symposium

4 May 2012 The International Space Station symposium in Berlin closed today after a press conference with the top representatives of the five ISS partners.

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25 April 2012	ESA DG in European Space Directory 2012

9 January 2012	Watch replay: ESA DG press briefing

11 November 2011	Space and its benefits for citizens and society: A top priority for Europe

7 November 2011	‘Masters with Masters’ event at IAC 2011

6 September 2011	ESA DG at ITRE Workshop

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