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ESA closer to its "First Moon"
Berlin, Germany - Testing new tech, preparing future human landings

ESA (European Space Agency) is stepping closer and closer to its first Moon mission: visit our satellite's South pole. ESA signed a contract with EADS-Astrium in Berlin, Germany, a few days ago. This seems a turning point toward Europe role as a "Moon power". The contract was signed by Simonetta Di Pippo, ESA's Director of Human Spaceflight, and Michael Menking of EADS-Astrium, in the presence of...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1120984
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency