We turn investment in space into innovation, economic growth and new opportunities across Europe. By developing cutting-edge technologies, supporting companies and entrepreneurs, attracting talent and connecting space with other sectors, we strengthen European competitiveness and help build a prosperous future.
Our objectives through 2040:
- Accelerate innovation by spearheading the development of cutting-edge competitive European space technologies in key strategic domains.
- Strengthen industrial capacity and competitiveness to unlock new markets and drive economic growth, fostering a more prosperous society.
- Position Europe as a commercial hub in the booming global space economy, attracting significant private investment.
- Establish Europe as a space research hub, by leveraging world-class technical facilities and, by investing in and attracting top STEM talent.
This is one of five strategic goals guiding ESA through 2040. Explore the full strategy to discover how our ambitions and actions come together to elevate the future of Europe through space.