European Space Agency - ESA

European Space Agency (ESA) :

  - Resource for European launchers, space science, telecommunications, Earth observation, and manned spaceflight. Updated information on launches, spacecraft in orbit, and events.
Aurora Exploration Programme :

- ESA's Aurora Programme formulates and implements Europe's long-term plans for the robotic and human exploration of solar system bodies that could contain traces of life.
ESA Kids :

- A kid friendly website from the European Space Agency offering space related information, games, quizzes, and photos.
Human Spaceflight :

- ESA's Human Spaceflight site features the latest news in astronauts, the International Space Station (ISS), research in space, and education.
Launchers :

- Find information about the Ariane launch vehicle, Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, and launcher technology.
Navigation :

- Features the latest news on space-based navigation systems and Galileo and EGNOS.
Observing the Earth :

- Features the latest news on missions and satellites of the European Space Agency, with images and animations from previous journeys.
Space Science :

- Features news and resources to inspire the general public and inform the media on the latest discoveries in space exploration, the search for life on other planets, and the origins of the universe.
Spacecraft Operations :

- ESOC, the European Space Operations Centre, is responsible for controlling ESA satellites in orbit and is situated in Darmstadt, Germany.
Technical and Quality Management :

- ESTEC, the European Space Research and Technology Centre, is the design hub for most ESA spacecraft and technology development, and is situated in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
Telecommunications :

- Features regularly updated news on European telecommunication satellites and the latest developments regarding Artemis and ARTES.