Thales Alenia Space wins €862mn deal for Europe’s first lunar cargo vehicle
- The European Space Agency has signed a deal worth €862 million with Thales Alenia Space to develop a lunar lander called Argonaut, with the first delivery expected in 2030 and a launch in 2031.
- Argonaut will be capable of carrying 1,500 kg of cargo and will perform automated landings with an accuracy of 50 to 100 meters, as stated by Daniel Neuenschwander, ESA Director for Human and Robotic Exploration.
- The lander is part of ESA's contributions to international lunar programs, including NASA's Artemis program, and aims to support a sustainable human presence on the Moon.
- Thales Alenia Space emphasized Argonaut's versatility for various missions, including carrying supplies for astronauts and deploying rovers, while the overall mission responsibility will be determined later.
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