An exposure apparatus for exposing a substrate to exposure light via a
pattern of a mask. The apparatus includes a stage configured to hold one
of the substrate and the mask, and to move, a projection optical system
configured to project the pattern onto the substrate, a defining member
facing the stage and configured to define a space, between the stage and
the projection optical system, through which the exposure light passes
and which is to be filled with fluid, a first stream mechanism having a
first supply port in the defining member and configured to stream the
fluid through the space from the first supply port, an exhaust mechanism
having an exhaust port in the defining member and configured to exhaust
fluid in the space from the exhaust port, and a second stream mechanism
having a second supply port different from the first supply port. The
second supply port is arranged to surround the space at a lower portion
of the defining member, and configured to stream fluid from the second
supply port against the stage to seal the space.