The European Space Agency has published its strategy on the challenges and opportunities to 2040 year. Strategy 2040 built around five overarching goals, each of which has specific tasks. Five objectives demonstrate an important role, яку космос може відігравати в кожному аспекті життя громадян по всій Європі.
Захист планети та клімату
Розробка технологій, missions, програм та послуг, which will ensure progress in solving climate change problems, deterioration of the environment and pressure on natural resources. Coverage of the most closed-loop environmental programs in space according to global standards of environmental friendliness and zero waste. Positioning Europe as a world leader in space security, expanding the capabilities of space weather and planetary protection services.
Research and discovery
Enhancing ESA's global leadership in Earth and space science. Extending ESA's unique capability and role in a new era of space exploration into low Earth orbit (LEO), lunar exploration, as well as Mars.
Strengthening European autonomy and stability
Ensuring autonomous and competitive access to space and mobility in it with the help of new transport systems and services. Development of communication technologies and systems of the next generation, PNT and EO for a secure future of citizens. Development of state-of-the-art space solutions for forecasting and management of natural disasters and man-made disasters and emergencies.
Stimulating growth and competitiveness
Accelerating innovation, development of the most modern competitive European space technologies in key strategic areas. Strengthening industrial potential and competitiveness to open new markets to stimulate economic growth, contributing to a more prosperous society. Positioning Europe as a commercial center in the booming global space economy, attraction of significant private investments. Creation of the European Center for Space Research, using world-class facilities, and by investing in and attracting top STEM talent.
The inspiration of Europe
Strengthening the European space ecosystem through world-class project management and enhancing collaboration between key European stakeholders. Positioning ESA as a model for the use of space activities, that inspires young people and future generations. Allowing ESA and EU Member States to use space potential for greater influence in international diplomacy and global affairs.
Strategy 2040 є продовженням Порядку денного 2025, який був представлений генеральним директором Йозефом Ашбахером у його перший день на посаді. Деякі аспекти Порядку денного 2025 зберігаються в новій стратегії, in particular the ongoing transformation of the ESA, designed to increase the efficiency of interaction with ESA. The general director expressed his desire, щоб стратегія була «живим документом» і продовжувала адаптуватися до потреб Європейського космічного агентства та його держав-членів. Стратегія також допоможе врахувати пропозиції, які будуть внесені на листопадову зустріч Ради на рівні міністрів.