How 2,000 Europeans helped shape the future of space missions

Citizens' debate 2016: ¡Vayamos hacia el espacio! · 7:09 · Video: European Space Agency, ESA · Watch at the source

In short: In a world-first event, citizens across Europe connected via video conferencing to debate the future of the European Space Agency. This video features astronaut Claudie Haignere providing a unique perspective of Earth from the International Space Station.

On 10 September 2016, approximately 2,000 people participated in the Citizens’ Debate on Space for Europe, a landmark event designed to involve the public in discussions regarding the future of ESA's space missions. The debate utilized video conferencing to link various sites, allowing for a collective contribution to the agency's direction.

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