Romania

Romania became ESA's 19th member state in 2011, building on a space heritage that dates back to the country's early rocket and satellite experiments. The Romanian Space Agency (ROSA) manages ESA participation and national space programs, with Romanian companies and universities contributing to Earth observation data processing, satellite subsystems, and ground segment operations. Romania's space sector is growing steadily, with participation in ESA's Copernicus, telecommunications, and space safety programs increasing year over year.