European Space Astronomy Centre
Aerial view of ESAC | |
| Abbreviation | ESAC |
|---|---|
| Type | IGO |
| Location |
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| Leader | Carole Mundell (Director) |
Parent organization | European Space Agency |
| Website | www |
| Remarks | ESAC is one of nine establishments operated by ESA |
The European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) near Madrid in Spain is a research centre of the European Space Agency (ESA). ESAC is the lead institution for space science (astronomy, Solar System exploration and fundamental physics) using ESA missions. It hosts the science operation centres for all ESA astronomy and planetary missions and their scientific data archives. ESA's Cebreros Station deep-space communication antennas are located nearby.