European Space Agency Collection

Ariane, space rocket

Cassini-Huygens probe at Saturn, artwork

Spacecraft on the Moon, lunar map
Spacecraft on the Moon. Map showing coloured markers for 34 spacecraft that impacted or landed on the Moon from the 1960s onwards

Delta mission to the ISS, artwork
Delta mission to the International Space Station (ISS) over the Netherlands, artwork. This mission (April 2004) included Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers and a variety of European science experiments

Overall view and cut-away of the Ariane 5 launcher
Ariane 5. Artwork showing an overall view (left) and cut-away view (right) of the European Ariane 5 launcher. Ariane 5 consists of a large first stage (lower 2/3rds of the central vehicle)

Artwork of an Ariane 5 rocket deploying a payload
Ariane 5. Artwork of an Ariane 5 rocket deploying its payload during a mission to supply the International Space Station (ISS, not seen here)

Artwork showing the Ariane series of launchers
Ariane launchers. Artwork showing the evolution of the Ariane series of European launchers. At far left is an Ariane 1 (first flight 24 December 1979)

ATV boosting the ISS, artwork
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV, lower left) boosting the International Space Station (ISS), artwork. An ATV is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply

Ariane, cross section of space rocket

Left: Ground-based photograph of Pluto and its moon, Charon, taken by the Canada-France-Hawaii telescope in Hawaii
PLUTO, 1990. Left: Ground-based photograph of Pluto and its moon, Charon, taken by the Canada-France-Hawaii telescope in Hawaii. Right: Photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescopes Faint Object Camera

Disassembled parts of Ariane 5 space rocket

Ariane 5 space rocket, low angle view

Cassini-Huygens probe, artwork C017 / 7209
Cassini-Huygens probe, computer artwork. The joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens spacecraft was launched from Earth in 1997. It consists of two components the Cassini orbiter attached to the Huygens

Cassini-Huygens probe and Saturn, artwork C017 / 7210
Cassini-Huygens probe and Saturn, computer artwork. The joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens spacecraft was launched from Earth in 1997

ExoMars TGO spacecraft at Mars, artwork C016 / 6390
ExoMars TGO spacecraft at Mars, artwork. The Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) is under development by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, artwork C016 / 6389
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. Artwork of the TGO (Trace Gas Orbiter) under development by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

ExoMars TGO spacecraft at Mars, artwork C016 / 6391
ExoMars TGO spacecraft at Mars, artwork. The Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) is under development by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

Lunar Lander landing on the Moon, artwork C016 / 6388
Lunar Lander landing on the Moon, artwork. This robotic mission is under development by the European Space Agency (ESA). The primary objective is to achieve an autonomous landing

ISS Columbus laboratory, exhibit model C016 / 6378
ISS Columbus laboratory, exhibit model. The Columbus module is the European Space Agencys science laboratory on the International Space Station (ISS)

Lunar Lander at the Moon, artwork C016 / 6387
Lunar Lander at the Moon, artwork. This robotic mission is under development by the European Space Agency (ESA). The primary objective is to achieve an autonomous landing

Lunar Lander spacecraft, artwork C016 / 6386
Lunar Lander spacecraft. Artwork of the Lunar Lander robotic mission under development by the European Space Agency (ESA)

ATV resupply spacecraft, exhibit model C016 / 6379
ATV resupply spacecraft, exhibit model. The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the International Space Station (ISS)

Mars sample return mission, artwork C016 / 3071
Mars sample return mission. Artwork of concepts for a proposed Mars sample return mission. Here, a rocket-powered descent stage is lowering a sample-retrieving rover and an ascent vehicle

Galileo navigation satellite being prepared for launch. This is GIOVE-A, the first test satellite for the European Galileo satellite navigation system. It was previously known as GSTB-V2/A

Venus Express launch. The Venus Express spacecraft was launched in a Fregat vehicle on top of a Soyuz rocket. It lifted off on 9th November 2005 from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

Insulating the end of an Ariane rocket fuel tank
Ariane 5 production. An engineer fitting insulation to the end of the main cryogenic tank of an Ariane 5 launcher. A single tank is used which is split into two compartments

Art of launch of Ariane 5 rocket
Ariane 5. Artists impression of an Ariane 5 rocket high over the Earth after launch. The main body of the rocket is flanked by two large solid rocket boosters

Cut-away view of the Ariane 5 launcher
Ariane 5. Artwork showing a cut-away view of the European Ariane 5 launcher. Ariane 5 consists of a large first stage (lower 2/3rds of the central vehicle) flanked by two solid rocket boosters

Artwork of satellite launch sequence of Ariane 5

Columbus Free Flyer, artwork
Columbus Free Flyer, computer artwork. 1980s ESA design for a Man-Tended Free Flyer (MTFF), an unpressurised laboratory that would orbit separately from the US space station

Ariane 44L rocket launch, artwork
Ariane 44L rocket launch, computer artwork. North America is seen on the Earth at lower left. The Ariane 4 was a rocket launching system designed by CNES (the French space agency)

Astronaut Fuglesang performing spacewalk. Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang participating in the second extravehicular activity (EVA)

Ariane 44L rocket, artwork
Ariane 44L rocket, computer artwork. The Ariane 4 was a rocket launching system designed by CNES (the French space agency) for the European Space Agency (ESA)

Artwork of the Ariane 5 launcher with 2 satellites
Ariane 5 rocket. Artwork showing a cut-away view of the European Ariane 5 launcher. Ariane 5 consists of a large first stage (lower 2/3rds of the central vehicle)

Interior of Ariane 5 nose fairing, looking upward
Inside an Ariane 5. Engineers checking the interior of the nose fairing of an Ariane 5 rocket. The fairing, made of four segments, protects the payload during launch

Artists impression of the launch of an Ariane 5
Ariane 5. Artists impression of an Ariane 5 rocket high over the Earth during launch. The two booster rockets have just been jettisoned from the main body

Vulcain engine designed for Ariane 5 launcher
Vulcain rocket engine. View of a Vulcain rocket motor of the type designed for the Ariane 5 launcher. A single Vulcain is used for the first stage of the Ariane 5

NetLander mission to Mars, artwork

Ariane 1-4 rockets, artwork

Venus Express in Soyuz rocket, artwork

ERA robotic arm of the ISS, artwork

Astrolab mission to the ISS, artwork

Columbus module of the ISS, artwork

Vegetation sensor on SPOT 4, artwork

Venus Express launch, artwork

ISS viewing portal, artwork

ENEIDE mission to the ISS, artwork

Huygens probe landing on Titan, artwork

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The European Space Agency (ESA) has been at the forefront of space exploration and innovation for decades. From the Cassini-Huygens probe's remarkable journey to Saturn, capturing breathtaking images of the ringed planet and its moons, to spacecraft landing on the Moon, meticulously mapping its surface with precision. One cannot overlook ESA's Delta mission to the International Space Station (ISS), where astronauts conduct groundbreaking research in microgravity conditions. The Ariane 5 launcher plays a crucial role in these missions, propelling payloads into space with incredible power and accuracy. Artwork depicting an Ariane 5 rocket deploying a payload showcases ESA's commitment to advancing scientific knowledge through cutting-edge technology. The Ariane series of launchers stands as a testament to Europe's prowess in space exploration. Not only does ESA collaborate with international partners like NASA, but it also contributes significantly to their missions. For instance, when SpaceX's Crew Dragon named Freedom by the Crew-4 astronauts embarked on its journey atop Falcon 9 rocket, it was made possible through joint efforts between ESA and NASA. The crew members of the Crew-4 mission - Kjell Lindgren, Bob Hines, Jessica Watson, and Samantha Cristoforetti - exemplify humanity's quest for discovery beyond Earth. Their dedication is matched by that of other astronauts from various nations who work together harmoniously inside Kennedy Space Center’s Neil A suit room. As we marvel at these achievements and collaborations within our global space community, let us remember that ESA continues pushing boundaries for future generations' benefit. Through their unwavering determination and passion for exploring what lies beyond our planet’s atmosphere, they inspire us all to reach for the stars.