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Europe Expands Lunar Lander Program for NASA's Artemis

11/22/2025

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On November 20, 2025, the European Space Agency announced expansion of the Argonaut lunar lander program at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany.
Thales Alenia Space Italy leads a consortium with partners from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
The Argonaut landers will launch on Ariane 6 rockets, delivering up to 1.5 tonnes of cargo to the Moon starting in 2030 to support NASA's Artemis program.

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On November 20, 2025, the European Space Agency announced expansion of the Argonaut lunar lander program at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany.
Thales Alenia Space Italy leads a consortium with partners from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
The Argonaut landers will launch on Ariane 6 rockets, delivering up to 1.5 tonnes of cargo to the Moon starting in 2030 to support NASA's Artemis program.