ESA-ESTEC
ESTEC, The European Space Research and Technology Centre, is the largest ESA (European Space Agency) establishment, acting as a test centre and hub for European space activities. Located in Noordwijk, ESTEC is responsible for technical preparation and management of ESA space projects and provides technical support to ESA’s ongoing satellite, space exploration and human space activities. ESTEC is the home of ESA’s Directorates of Technical and Quality Management and of Human Spaceflight, and of the Research and Scientific Support Department.