The Mars Sample Return Mission
NASA and the European Space Agency are collaborating on an ambitious project to bring samples from Mars to Earth in the 2030s.
European Space Programs (ESA)
The European Space Agency (ESA) coordinates space programs across its 22 member states, focusing on science, exploration, and practical applications. ESA has been instrumental in groundbreaking missions like Rosetta, which studied and landed on a comet, and Mars Express, which investigates the Red Planet. The agency also develops cutting-edge Earth observation programs such as the Copernicus initiative, providing vital data on climate and environmental changes.
All ESA Space Programs
ESA collaborates globally, contributing modules to the International Space Station (ISS) and partnering on missions like the James Webb Space Telescope. Its Ariane and Vega rockets support satellite launches for scientific, commercial, and communication purposes. Future projects include the ExoMars mission, lunar exploration initiatives, and ambitious plans for interplanetary research, highlighting ESA’s pivotal role in advancing global space exploration and technology.
The Copernicus Program
Launched in 2014, Copernicus is designed to monitor the Earth’s environment, providing accurate, up-to-date information on the planet.
The Gaia Mission (2013-present)
The Gaia Mission, launched in 2013, is a space observatory with the ambitious goal of creating the most precise 3D map of the Milky Way.
The Rosetta Mission (2004-2016)
The Rosetta Mission was an ambitious and groundbreaking space mission led by the European Space Agency (ESA).
The BepiColombo Program
Explore the BepiColombo program, a joint ESA and JAXA mission to study Mercury. Learn about its objectives, spacecraft, and current status.
The Mars Express Program
Explore ESA’s Mars Express mission, Europe’s pioneering venture to Mars, known for discovering water ice, mapping the surface in 3D.
The Artemis Program
Explore the Artemis program, returning humans to the Moon and paving the way for future crewed missions to Mars.
The Lunar Gateway Program
The Lunar Gateway Program is an international collaborative effort led by NASA to establish a space station in lunar orbit.
The ISS Program
Explore the International Space Station, a symbol of international cooperation in space exploration, conducting groundbreaking research.
The Spacelab Program
Explore the Spacelab program, a collaborative effort between NASA and ESA, which revolutionized space research aboard the Space Shuttle.