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European Space Agency

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noun

  1. a multinational organization that provides for and promotes cooperation among its member European countries in space research and technology. ESA


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According to the European Space Agency, there are more than 46,000 pieces of debris weighing a total of 17,000 tonnes currently in orbit.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

The European Space Agency launched the Euclid space telescope in 2023 to investigate the universe during this pivotal era.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

Meganne Christian, a reserve astronaut at the European Space Agency, said events that bring women from the sector together help show the wide range of opportunities available.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

The service module on the Orion spacecraft was provided by the European Space Agency, and Mr. Kshatriya notes that “a lot of the component-level aspects of even that machine are made in America.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

"Certainly the most watched by NASA. We have all twelve of our Martian satellites taking pictures whenever his site's in view. The European Space Agency has both of theirs doing the same."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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