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Sharmila Kuthunur

Europe on the moon: ESA targeting 2031 for 1st 'Argonaut' lunar lander mission

Illustration of astronauts exploring the moon, with earth in the background.

A European moon lander being developed to provide the continent autonomous access to the moon is targeted to launch in 2031, according to a development call published last week by the European Space Agency (ESA). 

The robotic lander, called Argonaut, is expected to lift off on an Ariane 6 rocket, which after a long series of delays made its debut flight on July 9. 

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