European Space Research and Technology Centre

The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) is the European Space Agency’s main hub for developing, testing, and managing space technology and spacecraft. Located in the Netherlands, it supports Europe's space missions by designing and verifying spacecraft systems, conducting experiments, and developing new space technologies. ESTEC collaborates with scientists, engineers, and industry partners to ensure missions like satellites and space probes operate successfully, advancing our understanding of space and benefiting various Earth applications such as climate monitoring and telecommunications.