ESA has 23 Member States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia (Czech Republic), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
The national bodies responsible for space in these countries sit on ESA’s governing Council. Canada also sits on the Council and takes part in some projects under a Cooperation Agreement. Cyprus, Slovakia, Latvia and Lithuania are Associate Members. Three other EU states have Cooperation Agreements with ESA: Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta.
Explore the ESA Member States and Cooperating States using the interactive map below.
Member States and Cooperating States
Member States FAQ
Explore frequently asked questions about ESA Member States and how countries participate in Europe’s space ambitions.
