How many launches has European Space Agency flown?

European Space Agency has flown 7 orbital launches, of which 6 succeeded and 1 failed.

What is European Space Agency's success rate?

European Space Agency has a lifetime launch success rate of 85.7%, calculated as 6 successful flights out of 7 attempts. Its current run is 5 consecutive successes.

When is European Space Agency's next launch?

European Space Agency's next launch is Themis Demonstrator | T1H-1, scheduled for 2026-09-30 00:00:00Z from Launch Complex 3B. The launch time is a no-earlier-than target and can move.

Where is European Space Agency based?

European Space Agency is based in France and is classified as a multinational operator. It was founded in 1975.

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European Space Agency

France · Multinational · EST. 1975

European Space Agency is a multinational launch operator based in France, founded in 1975. It has flown 7 orbital launches — 6 successful, 1 failed, a lifetime success rate of 85.7%. Its next launch is Themis Demonstrator | T1H-1, lifting from Launch Complex 3B at 2026-09-30 00:00:00Z.

Flight record

Launch statistics

OPS-11/STAT

ON RECORD

Total launches7

Successful6

Failed1

Success rate85.7%

Consecutive successes5

Scheduled1

AdministratorDirector General: Josef Aschbacher

Founded1975

About ESA

The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organisation of 22 member states. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, France, ESA has a worldwide staff of about 2,000 employees. ESA's space flight programme includes human spaceflight (mainly through participation in the International Space Station program); the launch and operation of unmanned exploration missions to other planets and the Moon; Earth observation, science and telecommunication; designing launch vehicles; and maintaining a major spaceport, the Guiana Space Centre at Kourou, French Guiana.

Upcoming launches

Themis Demonstrator | T1H-1
Themis Demonstrator · Esrange Space Center
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2026-09-30 00:00:00Z
TBDOrbit: SubVehicle file

Common questions

How many launches has European Space Agency flown?: European Space Agency has flown 7 orbital launches, of which 6 succeeded and 1 failed.
What is European Space Agency's success rate?: European Space Agency has a lifetime launch success rate of 85.7%, calculated as 6 successful flights out of 7 attempts. Its current run is 5 consecutive successes.
When is European Space Agency's next launch?: European Space Agency's next launch is Themis Demonstrator | T1H-1, scheduled for 2026-09-30 00:00:00Z from Launch Complex 3B. The launch time is a no-earlier-than target and can move.
Where is European Space Agency based?: European Space Agency is based in France and is classified as a multinational operator. It was founded in 1975.