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 topicAn emergency exercise in Malahide estuary, north of Dublin, Ireland, put the fire service’s pilot information and communication system, REACT, through its paces. The system was tested in a civil defence exercise involving Dublin Fire Brigade, Gardaí (Irish Police), Civil Defence, Irish Coastguard and Royal National Lifeboat Institute.