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The European Space Agency (ESA) [a] is a 23-member international organisation devoted to space exploration. [7] It has its headquarters in Paris and a staff of around 2,547 people …

May 24, 2016 · The European Space Agency is the coordinating entity for European civilian space activities. With 22 member states, its headquarters is in Paris, and it also has several centers …

Beyond exploration, ESA works to build Europe’s capabilities in space through basic research and by supporting private industry. ESA contracts enable powerful launch vehicles like Ariane 6 …

Oct 16, 2025 · European Space Agency (ESA), European space and space-technology research organization founded in 1975 from the merger of the European Launcher Development …

Sep 16, 2025 · Josef Aschbacher outlines how the European Space Agency is positioning itself for a rapidly changing space economy.

May 22, 2025 · This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other …

We are the European Space Agency, committed to peacefully exploring and using space to benefit everyone. Since our creation as an intergovernmental organisation in 1975, we've …

Sep 9, 2025 · A Unified Frontier Europe’s engagement with space is a story of collaboration, ambition, and intricate networking. It’s an endeavor that extends far beyond rocket launches …

The European Space Agency (ESA) operates a number of space missions, both individually and in collaborations with other space agencies such as U.S. NASA, Japanese JAXA, Chinese …