ESRE is a non-profit association aiming to enhance European cooperation in space research while creating added value to the international space sector.

Intensifying the cooperation between its Members, aimed at further coordination and integration of their space related research activities.

Improving and intensifying the cooperation of the Association and its Members with third parties in the space domain; in particular in Europe and with European industry.

Contributing to the global competitiveness of the European space sector.
Positioning ESRE and its REs as one voice offering harmonized views to European industry, governments and institutions in the field of space and innovative research.