ESA awards ispace-EUROPE 65 million euro Phase 2 lunar contract

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   ESA awards 65,000,000 EUR Phase 2 MAGPIE contract to ispace-EUROPE

   ispace-EUROPE received a 65 million euro Phase 2 MAGPIE contract from ESA.

2. 2.

   ispace awarded grant for lunar polar landing technology

   A grant supports ispace's technology for lunar polar landings.

3. 3.

   Chang'e 7 combination moved to launch area at Wenchang

   The Chang'e 7 combination is now at the Wenchang launch area.

4. 4.

   Albania Signs Artemis Accords, Becoming 73rd Signatory

   Albania became the 73rd signatory to the Artemis Accords at NASA headquarters.

5. 5.

   Moonraker selected for ESA Small Missions Phase A study

   Moonraker was chosen for a Phase A study under ESA Small Missions.

6. 6.

   China presents Chang'e-6 lunar regolith to UN in Vienna

   China signed a gift agreement and unveiled a Chang'e-6 lunar regolith sample for permanent display at the United Nations in Vienna.

7. 7.

   European Launcher Challenge contracts signed and implementation starts

   The European Launcher Challenge moved into implementation after contracts were signed.

8. 8.

   Ariane 6 launches MTG-I2 toward geostationary transfer orbit

   Ariane 6 sent MTG-I2 toward geostationary transfer orbit.