European Space Agency
ESA is Europe's intergovernmental space agency, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, coordinating space science and technology across 22 member states.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration and use of space for peaceful purposes. Founded in 1975 through the merger of the European Launcher Development Organisation and the European Space Research Organisation, ESA comprises 22 member states and employs approximately 3,000 staff across facilities in Europe. Its headquarters are in Paris, France, with major technical centers including ESTEC in Noordwijk (Netherlands), ESOC in Darmstadt (Germany), ESRIN in Frascati (Italy), and the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne.
ESA develops and operates satellites, launch vehicles, and robotic exploration missions. Notable programs include the Copernicus Earth observation constellation, the Galileo navigation system, the Ariane launch vehicle family, the European Robotic Arm on the International Space Station, and Mars and lunar exploration missions in collaboration with NASA and other partners.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
European Robotic Arm (ERA)
ERA is an 11.3-meter robotic arm on the ISS Russian segment, capable of crawling along the station exterior to support spacewalks and payload operations up to 8,000 kg.
Copernicus Sentinel Constellation
Copernicus is ESA's Earth observation satellite constellation delivering free open environmental monitoring data for land, ocean, atmosphere, and emergency response globally.
Contact European Space Agency
WEBSITE
https://www.esa.intPHONE
+33 1 53 69 76 54HEADQUARTERS
France
Company Facts
Founded
1975
Primary Role
Research Institute
Company Size
-
Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
-
Funding Stage
-
Funding Total
-
