Human and Robotic Exploration Groundbreaking Science Discoveries

This brochure presents twelve landmark scientific achievements enabled by the European Space Agency's Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE) programme. It highlights how Europe’s leadership in international cooperation, human physiology research, life support systems, planetary science, and advanced sensing technologies is transforming our understanding of space, and life on Earth.

Aimed at policymakers and decision-makers, the brochure showcases how space exploration delivers scientific breakthroughs, strategic capabilities, and tangible societal benefits, from sustainable technologies to healthcare innovation. It builds on the success of the ESSC's Earth Observation brochure and supports ongoing efforts to communicate the value of space science to a broad public and policy audience.