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A view from the Chang'e-6 lander, showing the golden body of the spacecraft in the foreground, the impression of a landing leg in the lunar regolith, a relatively smooth lunar surface, and distant peaks and rim of Apollo crater against a black backdrop.

Policy & Politics

ESA-China moon cooperation could end with Chang’e-6

European-Chinese cooperation in lunar exploration could come to an end despite successful collaboration in the ongoing Chang’e-6 mission.

by Andrew Jones June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

ESA Vast MoU signing

ESA and Vast to study cooperation on future commercial space stations

by Jeff Foust June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

Ariane 6 at ILA

First Ariane 6 launch set for July 9

by Jeff Foust June 5, 2024June 7, 2024

From the Magazine

Europe seeks to launch into clearing skies

by Jeff Foust June 4, 2024June 3, 2024

ESA Zero Debris Charter signings

Civil

ESA lines up initial signatories for Zero Debris Charter

by Jeff Foust May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Zefiro-40 test

Redesigned Vega C motor passes static-fire test

by Jeff Foust May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

EarthCARE

Falcon 9 launches ESA’s EarthCARE mission

by Jeff Foust May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

ESA EU briefing

Policy & Politics

EU and ESA seek increased competitiveness of European space sector

by Jeff Foust May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

Vigil

Civil

Airbus to build ESA space science satellite

by Jeff Foust May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

Thales Alenia Space cargo capsule

ESA selects Thales Alenia Space and The Exploration Company for commercial cargo program

by Jeff Foust May 22, 2024May 22, 2024