Thales Alenia Space To Build Argonaut Lunar Lander Cargo Vehicle

A rendering of Thales Alenia Space's Argonaut lunar lander cargo vehicle.

Credit: Thales Alenia Space
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed an €862 million ($897 million) contract with Thales Alenia Space (TAS) for the manufacturer to deliver cargo to the lunar surface under ESA’s Argonaut Mission. The Lunar Descent Element is intended to give Europe autonomous access to the Moon. It is being...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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