Title: 50 Years of ESA – Shaping the Future

Explanation: In 1975, the Netherlands was one of the founding member states of the European Space Agency, ESA. It is also the host nation of ESTEC, ESA’s technical centre and largest ESA site where space missions are born and developed.

Located in Noordwijk, ESTEC’s history is intertwined with that of the region. This year, to celebrate ESA’s 50th anniversary, the Agency will have a dedicated float in the Bloemen Corso parade. To symbolise ESA’s dedication to shape an ambitious future for Europe in space, the theme of the float will be 50 years of ESA – Shaping the Future and its design will feature the Ariane 6 rocket which, together with Vega C, makes up Europe’s space launcher family. Ariane 6 is a versatile and powerful launcher made possible by companies, institutions and countless individuals around Europe working together with expertise and dedication to ensure Europe's autonomous access to space.

Floral Design: Fiona Konings
Decorators: FC Lisse, UGSV / MUG Voorhout en SIB-Loopcollectief Hillegom

For more information on the decorators see here.