The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Established in 1975, it works together with its 22 Member States to push the frontiers of science and technology, and promote economic growth in Europe.
Hace diez años, un asteroide impactó contra la atmósfera en Cheliábinsk (Rusia) y dejó 1 500 heridos. Aquel alarmante suceso impulsó definitivamente los proyectos y misiones para protegernos frente a la amenaza de los llamados cuerpos cercanos a la Tierra (NEO).
The growing frequency of climate extremes affected human health and caused wide-scale damages to the ecosystems that people depend upon, including agriculture, fisheries and freshwater.