The European Academy of Engineering announced a significant collaborative effort with the European Space Agency (ESA) on the Mars Express Mission, underlining its foray into interplanetary exploration. This collaboration, unveiled on February 24, 2005, showcases the EAE's commitment to advancing aerospace engineering and contributing to groundbreaking space missions.
 
The joint initiative with ESA positions the EAE at the forefront of aerospace engineering research and exploration. The Mars Express Mission, known for its detailed Martian surface mapping and search for water, has been a focal point for innovative engineering techniques and scientific discovery. EAE’s involvement in this mission emphasizes its role in pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering, fostering international collaboration, and promoting scientific research that extends beyond Earth.