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
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 cyclist in Central London wears an anti-pollution mask, 14 May 1998 as the British Government warned of a high smog alert over the next few days, due to the current heat wave hitting the Capital. Heavy city traffic is causing traffic fumes to be caught up in the still air and high ozone levels are forecast.