The European Space Agency is a 22-member intergovernmental body devoted to space exploration. With its headquarters in Paris and a staff of around 2,200 people globally as of 2022, ESA was founded in 1975. Its 2024 annual budget was €7.8 billion. Wikipedia
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: May 30, 1975, Europe
Abbreviation: ESA; ASE; EW
Annual budget: €7.8 billion (2024)
Employees: 2,200 (2021)
Formed: 30 May 1975; 48 years ago