ESA lead astronaut – Europe on front seat to the Moon
The former head of the International Space Station looks forward to European astronauts heading to the Moon. View on euronews ...
ESA monitoring asteroid that could strike Earth
The European Space Agency is monitoring an asteroid with a slim chance to strike Earth in 2032. Asteroid 2024 YR4 was found ...
ESA taps Thales Alenia Space to build lunar lander
Thales Alenia Space has won an 862 million euro ($897 million) order from the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver a lunar lander for moon exploration launches to begin in the 2030s, the firm said ...
Potentially dangerous asteroid: NASA and ESA activate reaction groups
An asteroid discovered before the turn of the year could hit the earth in 2032. The first hazard prevention organizations ...
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ESA Monitors Asteroid Over Earth Collision Risk
Should the asteroid remain on a collision path, it would likely have a velocity of 17.34 km/sec. (10.7 mph/sec.) when first ...
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ESA at 50: a journey through space and the future of exploration
This year, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (ESA). Founded in 1975 and ...
ESA’s LightShip: Revolutionizing Mars Exploration With Low-Cost Spacecraft
ESA is revolutionizing access to Mars with its LightShip initiative, focusing on small, cost-effective spacecraft. This new ...
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Europe's first lunar lander to deliver cargo, scientific instruments to moon
ESA has just signed a landmark contract with Italy’s Thales Alenia Space to build this lander dubbed Argonaut Lunar Descent Element.
Argonaut: ESA awards contract for the construction of a lunar landing vehicle
The ESA is planning regular missions to the moon. The Argonaut landing vehicle is to take supplies and scientific equipment there.