“This year, ESA’s presence at ESC is of particular strategic importance,” says Anne-Sophie Bradelle, Head of ESA’s Communications Department. “It follows the results of ESA’s Ministerial Council in November, which approved an historic budget of €22.3 billion. This strengthens Europe’s position in the global space arena and reinforces ESA’s mandate in security and defence-related activities.”

Key outcomes from ESA’s Ministerial Council 2025 (CM25), including strengthened cooperation between ESA and the European Union, will be highlighted across the conference sessions and keynote addresses, as well as in the exhibitions and events. This cooperation addresses space transportation, Earth observation, secure communications, technology development, and space safety and sustainability.