50 years of Innovation from TDE

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In 2025, the European Space Agency is celebrating half a century of extraordinary achievements. Many of these wouldn’t have been possible without the technology developments made by the Agency’s own research and development Programmes. This video showcases the Technology Development Element’s significant highlights and contributions to ESA’s efforts over the past five decades.

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