European Space Agency
About European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) coordinates Europe’s space program and conducts space exploration, Earth observation, telecommunications, navigation, and science missions across Europe and beyond. It develops and operates missions in collaboration with member states to advance space science, technology, and applications. ESA highlights include human spaceflight, satellite navigation, and space transportation, with initiatives spanning observation, exploration, and space safety. Headquartered in Europe, ESA engages in international partnerships to push the boundaries of space research and technology.
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