Agence spatiale européenne
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to space exploration, with 22 member states. Founded in 1975, ESA shapes Europe's space capabilities, ensuring investments in space deliver benefits to European citizens, working across the entire space sector. ESA develops and operates Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, and astronomy satellites and sends probes to explore the solar system, partnering with agencies like NASA, JAXA and commercial partners like Airbus. Key programs include the development of launch vehicles like Ariane and Vega, the Galileo satellite navigation system, and missions like Rosetta and BepiColombo.
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Canada plans to increase its ESA program spending from €98 million in 2022 to €407.7 million.
The European Space Agency (ESA) planned to bolster defense cooperation and laid out plans for scientific missions at a ministerial meeting in Bremen, Germany.
The IRIDE program results from collaboration among the Italian Government, ESA, ASI, and the entire Italian space industry.
The ESA Convention states that the agency will work on programs for exclusively peaceful purposes.
ESA sought funding for programs at the ministerial conference every three years.
The ESA announced that the first European astronauts to participate in NASA's Artemis programme will be from Germany, France, and Italy.
SAT 33 and SAT 34 were manufactured by OHB in Bremen, Germany, under a contract with ESA.
The AI-eXpress mission is a collaboration between Planetek Italia, D-Orbit, and AIKO, co-funded by ESA's InCubed program.
AAC Clyde Space has been awarded SEK 4.7 million from the ESA Phi-Lab Sweden program to develop the foundation for its next-generation on-board computer.
The ESA proposed a first space-based laser observatory to study gravitational waves, which were first predicted by Albert Einstein.
Doosan's advanced manufacturing and system integration capabilities will enhance scalability and reliability in ESA architectures.
The European Space Agency (ESA) will sign framework contracts with five shortlisted companies in 2026 for the European Launcher Challenge.
Orbit Fab will carry out the Advancing Satcom Technology with Refuelling and Logistics (ASTRAL) programme, receiving GBP 2.9 million in total and GBP 1.3 million for its initial phase from ESA.
Sivers will support the design and development of ESA systems using upcoming Ka-band SATCOM beamforming integrated circuits (BFICs).
ESA published a call for proposals for its European Launcher Challenge in March 2025.
ESA will purchase launch services and co-fund capacity upgrades, requiring companies to leverage significant private investment.
Doosan will oversee the manufacturing and system testing of the ESA panels, utilizing its high-precision fabrication experience.
Independent analysis indicates that every GBP 1 invested in ESA produces GBP 7.49 in direct economic benefits for the UK.
ESA shortlisted Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, MaiaSpace, and Orbex in July 2025 for the next phase of the initiative.
ESA will sign framework agreements with each participating company in 2026 for the European Launcher Challenge.