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ESA

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ESA British  

abbreviation

  1. Environmentally Sensitive Area: an area that contains a natural feature, such as the habitat of a rare species, and which is protected by government regulations

  2. European Space Agency

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The gaming industry is facing growing scrutiny as platforms expand into social media-like features, with ESA member Roblox especially under pressure over child safety issues with regulators and in courts.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst once told Aschbacher, after returning from the International Space Station, that the view from space changes everything.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Queried by AFP, the ESA said that it is "currently holding close consultations with its member states, international partners and European industry to assess the implications of this announcement."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

ESA also oversaw modifications required for the mission and secured launch services through Arianespace.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

ESA - the European Space Agency - intends to invest 1 billion euros over 10-15 years in this new toy.

From Russian Roulette: Russia's Economy in Putin's Era by Vaknin, Samuel

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