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JOIN AN EXPEDITION TO THE EDGE OF
THE WORLD
Earth orbit is our gateway to space... and an extraordinary vantage point. From here you can experience our planet from an unusual perspective and even venture into deeper space. Have you ever wondered how to reach the orbit or what you can see from up there? Discover this and much more through Direction Earth/Space – a new European Space Agency initiative that will forever change the way you look at the world!
Astronauts
in awe
According to astronauts, the most incredible part of space travel is the awe-inspiring "overview effect". It is an indescribable feeling that overcomes you when you gaze down at Earth from the window of a spacecraft. In that moment, the entire world transforms into a breathtaking organism, suspended in the vastness of space. After such an experience, they say that nothing looks the same again.
Kingdom of
machines
There are hundreds of sophisticated machines in space. What exactly are they doing up there? They seem so distant, yet they provide a unique and precise view of our planet – as a sphere of intricate patterns, shapes, and colours. These satellites collect data that enable us to discover Earth’s natural environment and help us protect it from various threats. Direction Earth/Space will bring them closer to you with all the opportunities that the space-based Earth Observations have to offer.
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Our Partner
European Youth Capital
The European Youth Capital (EYC) is a title awarded by the European Youth Forum to one European city each year. The initiative puts youth in the driving seat to imagine and develop ideas and events that showcase their creativity and innovation, helping to foster a more inclusive and diverse society. In 2023 the EYC title was awarded to the City of Lublin in Poland.
The European Space Agency partnered with Lublin to inspire and engage society through the new visionary initiative called Direction Earth/Space. On the one hand, we take a satellites’ view of our planet to reveal how all of life and the majority of human experience is unified under one whole; planet Earth. On one hand, we showcase satellite Earth observations (EO) perspective of our planet, to reveal the vast range of human experiences that shapes it. On the other hand, our vision extends outward into the boundless expanse of space, where humanity embarks on daring explorations through collaboration and technological innovation.
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