ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet shows how space technologies and research onboard the International Space Station are used for the benefit of people on Earth. In this video, Thomas explains how space research is relevant to three of the United Nation’s goals: Health (SDG3), Zero hunger and food security (SDG2), and Climate action (SDG13). The Sustainable Development Goals are the world's to-do list for people and the planet by 2030.  

Learn more about the European space laboratory, the Columbus module, and four examples of how space exploration supports sustainable development in Europe and in Africa.  

This video is Part 2 of a 2-part series that describes how space exploration supports the sustainable development on Earth today. Access the first video.

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Read more about benefits of European space exploration 

For more information about the ESA projects mentioned by Thomas:

• High-resolution scanners for bone disease
• Molecular muscle experiment
• MELiSSA
• Growing spirulina in Congo
• Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor (ASIM)