The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a €862 million contract to Thales Alenia Space for the development of Argonaut, a lunar lander designed to transport cargo to the Moon's surface. The lander consists of three parts: the Lunar Descent Element, a cargo platform, and the payload itself. Scheduled for delivery in 2030 and launch in 2031, Argonaut is expected to operate for five years and will play a significant role in international lunar programs like NASA's Artemis.
The European Space Agency has inked a deal worth €862 million with Thales Alenia Space to develop a lunar lander ., called Argonaut , is designed to carry cargo to the lunar surface and will consist of three parts: the Lunar Descent Element , which will be responsible for the journey to the Moon and landing on the lunar surface, a cargo platform which will provide an interface between payload and lander, and finally the payload itself.
Daniel Neuenschwander, ESA director for Human and Robotic Exploration, said,"This first-of-its-kind European lunar lander demonstrates ESA's dedication to advancing our industrial capabilities in deep space exploration. Argonaut is one of ESA's contributions to international lunar programs, including NASA's Artemis program and the agency's Commercial Lunar Payload Services . According to ESA, the lander will contribute"to establishing a permanent and sustainable human presence on the Moon.
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