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ESA Awards Thales Alenia Space €862M Contract for Argonaut Moon Lander
Jan 31, 2025•over 1 year ago
Contract Type
contract
ManufacturingAerospaceSatellite Communication
Description
The European Space Agency has awarded Thales Alenia Space a €862 million contract to build the Lunar Descent Element (LDE) of the Argonaut Moon lander, which is a part of the Artemis program aimed at facilitating lunar exploration missions. The LDE is designed to transport cargo, rovers, and scientific missions to the Moon's surface, increasing European autonomy in lunar exploration.
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Company
Thales Alenia Space
About
Thales Alenia Space is a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo and is a major supplier of satellites, payloads, and space systems.
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