NASA's Space Station launch signals new era of privatized exploration
The first privately run spacecraft certified by NASA to fly people managed to dock with the International Space Station.
European Space Agency (ESA)
The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organization that coordinates and funds space research and exploration. While it works closely with the E.U., the ESA is a separate entity with its own legal framework, and its membership includes nations both within and outside the E.U.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon and NASA crew complete groundbreaking flight
The crew returned from space to complete the first manned orbit in a commercially built and operated spacecraft.
ESA raises bar on space projects with €14.4 billion over three years
The European Space Agency's pledges cover more ambitious space exploration and research, including on climate.