A royal and presidential tour of Europe's space heart
In short: Experience a rare look inside the European Space Agency's technical hub. This video documents a high-level diplomatic visit to the research center that powers European space exploration.
The European Space Agency (ESA) technical and research facility hosted Italian President Giorgio Napolitano alongside Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on 24 October 2012. The tour was part of an official Italian State visit to the Netherlands.
The delegation was hosted by ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain and Franco Ongaro, the head of ESTEC. The visit highlights the intersection of international diplomacy and the technical infrastructure required for space exploration.
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