ESA Communications

ESA Communications is the communications and branding function of the European Space Agency (ESA), an intergovernmental organisation established in 1975 to shape the development of Europe's space capability. Based at ESA headquarters in Paris, the communications office manages the agency's public image, media relations, digital channels, educational outreach, and brand partnerships. Its work spans the ESA website, social media, press releases, video production, exhibitions, and collaborations with external brands such as The Pokémon Company International. The office also supports ESA's strategic goals by promoting awareness of European space activities, fostering public engagement with science and exploration, and inspiring future generations. Through initiatives like World Space Week collaborations, student internships, and corporate news, ESA Communications connects the agency with audiences across Europe and beyond. The function is integral to ESA's mission of peaceful cooperation in space and its role as a global leader in space science, exploration, and technology.

ESA Communications is the communications and branding function of the European Space Agency (ESA), which was established in 1975 as an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to space research and technology. ESA was formed by merging the European Space Research Organisation (ESRO) and the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO). Its headquarters are in Paris, and it operates a network of facilities across Europe, including the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands, the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Germany, and the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Germany. ESA Communications has evolved alongside the agency, adapting to new media landscapes and expanding its outreach activities. It manages the ESA brand, which includes the iconic ESA logo and visual identity, and oversees partnerships with external organisations. Notable recent activities include a collaboration with The Pokémon Company International for World Space Week 2026, which featured a Pikachu plush travelling to the International Space Station and a Europe-wide exhibition. The office also runs student internship programmes, publishes corporate news, and supports ESA's strategic vision, such as the 2040 strategy and the call to boost European space exploration endorsed in 2025. Through these efforts, ESA Communications plays a key role in promoting European space activities and engaging the public.

• 2026

  ESA and The Pokémon Company International launch collaboration for World Space Week 2026, including a Pikachu plush on the ISS.

• 2025

  ESA Member States endorse 'A call to boost European space exploration' at the International Space Summit in Paris.

• 1975

  European Space Agency established by merging ESRO and ELDO.

The official communications and branding arm of Europe's space agency, promoting European space activities and inspiring public engagement.

• ESA website and digital channels

  Official online platform for news, stories, videos, and images about ESA missions and activities.

• Student Internships

  Internship opportunities for Master's-level students in technical and non-technical domains, lasting 3-6 months.

• Brand partnerships

  Collaborations with external brands such as The Pokémon Company International to engage new audiences.

1. 1European Space Agencyesa.int
2. 2ESA - ESA and The Pokémon Company International reveal Europe-wide exhibition and astronaut Pikachu experienceesa.int
3. 3ESA - Student Internshipsesa.int
4. 4ESA - A call to boost European space explorationesa.int
5. 5ESA Communications - Wikidatawikidata.org