The European Space Agency (ESA) is a leading space organization that serves as Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to develop Europe’s space capability while ensuring investments in space continue to benefit citizens worldwide.
ESA collaborates with its 23 member states, national agencies, institutions, and organizations to achieve this goal. The agency explores the Solar System, unlocking secrets of the Universe.
Key areas of focus include:
Protecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Using space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
ESA is also working towards making space accessible and developing technologies for the future.
Stay tuned for updates as ESA’s Jupiter mission approaches this summer.
In a recent Mars Express image, researchers highlighted the Acheron Fossae region. The image shows notable features such as Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in Mars, and Alba Mons, a large shield volcano with a caldera at its summit.
Source: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/A_broader_view_of_Acheron_Fossae