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'Urgent' that Europe pursues space exploration, European space chief says

As more nations enter the space race, Europe must ensure it maintains a strong role in space exploration, the director general of the European Space Agency, Josef Aschbacher, told RFI.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2023

India's successful Chandrayaan-3 moon landing 'belongs to all of humanity,' Prime Minister Modi says

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is over the moon about the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the lunar surface.

Space · Aug 23, 2023

Artemis 4 and Artemis 5 moon missions will include European astronauts (exclusive interview)

The head of the European Space Agency says its astronauts will fly on Artemis 4 and 5, two moon-landing missions slated to launch in the late 2020s.

Space · Jul 11, 2023

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Europe will issue new ExoMars lander contract in a few months for beleaguered Mars rover (exclusive)

The European Space Agency's director general, Josef Aschbacher, says the member states are moving ahead with a lander design contract to bring a life-seeking rover to Mars.

Space · Jul 10, 2023

ESA chief vows to restore Europe's access to space

The European Space Agency chief says he wants to rebuild Europe’s access to space following the botched launch of a European rocket carrying two Earth observation satellites last year and the delayed introduction of the Ariane 6 launcher

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

European Space Agency names new astronauts, adopts record budget

The European Space Agency has named five new career astronauts – two women and three men – while member states agreed to boost the agency's budget by 17 percent in order to keep up with competition from the United States and China.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 23, 2022

France's Sophie Adenot among five new astronauts named by European Space Agency

The European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled its new class of career astronauts on Wednesday, selecting French helicopter pilot Sophie Adenot and four other candidates from a list of more than 22,500 applicants. ESA also selected British Paralympic sprinter John McFall, who will be the first disabled person to train as…

France 24 · Nov 23, 2022

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Europe ministers tackle sharp increase in space funding

European ministers haggled on Tuesday over a proposed 25% boost in space funding over the next three years designed to maintain Europe's lead in Earth observation, expand navigation services and remain a partner in exploration with the United States.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Wildfires burn, farmers struggle as another heatwave bakes western Europe

European nations sent firefighting teams to help France tackle a "monster" wildfire on Thursday, while forest blazes also raged in Spain and Portugal and the head of the European Space Agency urged immediate action to combat climate change.

Reuters · Aug 11, 2022

Space chief hopes for 'Kennedy moment' from European leaders

The head of the European Space Agency says Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlights the need for the continent to become less dependent on other nations

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

ESA does not anticipate Russian withdrawal from ISS

The European Space Agency does not expect Russia to terminate the joint operation of the International Space Station (ISS) with the West, ESA Director-General Josef Aschbacher told Reuters on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

European Space Agency issues update on Russia’s involvement in ISS and Mars missions

The European Space Agency has said it is ready to “take decisions” about its cooperation with Russia on space projects, in a new statement.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

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