ESA has set five goals to achieve by 2040. Goal 4 is to Boost Growth and Competitiveness. 

By fostering a vibrant educational, technological and industrial space ecosystem across its Member States, ESA strengthens Europe’s innovation base, accelerates commercial opportunity and builds long-term prosperity, boosting competitiveness for today and the generations to come. 

At the ESA Council at Ministerial Level held on 26 and 27 November 2025, ESA and its Member States will take decisive steps to unlock Europe’s full space potential as part of Strategy 2040. 

Learn more about ESA’s Strategy 2040 here. 

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