European Space Agency
🌏Government Agency, Intergovernmental
Description
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space. Established in 1975, ESA coordinates the space activities of its 22 member states, collaborating on various space missions and programs. ESA's objectives include advancing scientific knowledge of space, developing space technology, and promoting European cooperation in space exploration. The agency operates a wide range of missions, including Earth observation, planetary exploration, human spaceflight, and astronomy. Notable ESA projects include the Hubble Space Telescope, the Rosetta mission to comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, and the Mars Express orbiter.
Admin: Josef Aschbacher
Founded: 1975
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July 9, 2024
ESA Rideshares - Demo Flight
Ariane 62 | ESA
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France
July 13, 2022
LARES 2 & SSMS n°4
Vega C | ESA
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France
Vehicles
Planned
Space Rider 1
Space Rider 1
ESA