ESA is driving forward space for a green future, taking decisive steps in exploration, and guaranteeing Europe’s access to space, while preparing a paradigm shift towards a more competitive next generation of launchers. ESA is modernising how it runs its programmes, speeding up its procurements and increasing its role as an anchor customer to commercial suppliers, while fostering the development of cutting-edge technologies and programmes.
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Joint ESA-EU informal meeting Presidencies Declaration
Following the discussion and exchange of views during the Joint EU-ESA informal meeting held as part of the Space Summit 2023 in Seville, the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the German Chairmanship of the ESA Council at Ministerial Level summarised the understanding in a joint declaration:
Joint ESA-EU informal meeting Presidencies Declaration.