Companies / European Space Agency (ESA)
European Space Agency (ESA)
The European Space Agency coordinates and funds Europe's space activities, operating Earth observation (Copernicus), navigation (Galileo), and science missions. ESA's budget exceeded 7.8B EUR in 2025, with increasing focus on commercial partnerships and space sustainability.
Founded
1975
Headquarters
Paris, France
CEO
Josef Aschbacher (Director General)
Headcount
2,200+
Total Funding
N/A (intergovernmental)
Latest Valuation
N/A (intergovernmental)
Status
government
Products
CopernicusGalileoAriane (oversight)EuclidJUICE
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