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European Space Agency (ESA)

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gov civilFounded 1975
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www.esa.int/sme
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The European Space Agency is concerned about protecting scientific research and investments in space.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026Study Suggests Lunar Spacecraft Exhaust Could Obscure Clues to Origins of Life

La Agencia Espacial Europea (ESA) y ClearSpace han iniciado la misión de demostración de tecnología llamada Prelude, cuyo lanzamiento está previsto para 2027.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026La ESA y ClearSpace inician la misión Prelude para gestionar servicios en órbita y eliminar basura espacial

The model used the European Space Agency’s Argonaut mission as a case study to simulate methane spread during a landing at the South Pole.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026Study Suggests Lunar Spacecraft Exhaust Could Obscure Clues to Origins of Life

ESOC serves as the administrative centre for ESA’s Space Safety Programme.

Mentioned as: ESATechnical ProductJan 14, 202610 asteroids named to honour ESA’s role in Planetary Defence

The International Astronomical Union approved the naming of 10 asteroids in 2025 after people and places associated with the European Space Agency’s efforts to protect Earth from asteroids and comets.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 14, 202610 asteroids named to honour ESA’s role in Planetary Defence

A French parliamentary committee raised concerns about German and Italian space spending during the ratification of the ESA's Paris headquarters agreement.

Mentioned as: ESATechnical ProductJan 14, 2026French parliament uses renewal of ESA’s Paris HQ agreement to raise the alarm about German, Italian space spending

The asteroid provisionally known as 2021 FE40 has been officially named (810657) ESOC after ESA’s European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany.

Mentioned as: ESATechnical ProductJan 14, 202610 asteroids named to honour ESA’s role in Planetary Defence

Asteroid ESOC is one of 10 asteroids that received names in 2025 to honour ESA’s Planetary Defence activities.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 14, 202610 asteroids named to honour ESA’s role in Planetary Defence

The asteroid 2021 FE40 was discovered in March 2021 by astronomer Erwin Schwab and ESA’s former Head of Planetary Defence, Detlef Koschny.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 14, 202610 asteroids named to honour ESA’s role in Planetary Defence

ESA began work on the Themis project in 2019 to develop reusable rocket technology for future European launch systems.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 13, 2026La ESA “espera la primavera” para lanzar el demostrador de cohetes reutilizable Themis

On January 8, Toni Tolker-Nielsen, acting director of ESA's Space Transportation program, stated that weather has been a determining factor for the initial flight test of Themis.

Mentioned as: ESAOrg RelationshipJan 13, 2026La ESA “espera la primavera” para lanzar el demostrador de cohetes reutilizable Themis

The European Space Agency (ESA) adjusted the scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services programme to accommodate the retirement of the International Space Station (ISS).

Mentioned as: European Space AgencyTechnical ProductJan 13, 2026ESA Adjusts Scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services Initiative

In November 2024, ESA granted ArianeGroup an additional 230 million euros to expand the scope of tests at Esrange Space Center.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Org RelationshipJan 13, 2026La ESA “espera la primavera” para lanzar el demostrador de cohetes reutilizable Themis

ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration Daniel Neuenschwander announced that Member States agreed to fund two Phase 2 contracts.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 13, 2026ESA Adjusts Scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services Initiative

ESA is opening a second 'Slice' of Phase 2 that allows bidders to submit proposals for a demonstration mission to a future commercial space station by the end of 2031.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Org RelationshipJan 13, 2026ESA Adjusts Scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services Initiative

The European Space Agency (ESA) is waiting for spring to launch a test of its reusable rocket demonstrator Themis in Sweden.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 13, 2026La ESA “espera la primavera” para lanzar el demostrador de cohetes reutilizable Themis

ESA will accept proposals for demonstration missions to a future commercial LEO destination by the end of 2030.

Mentioned as: ESATechnical ProductJan 13, 2026ESA Adjusts Scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services Initiative

On 8 January 2026, ESA published a call for proposals for Phase 2, renamed the Autonomous LEO Accelerated Demo Docking to ISS Node (ALADDIN) initiative.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Org RelationshipJan 13, 2026ESA Adjusts Scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services Initiative

In December 2023, ESA published a call for proposals for the first phase of the initiative.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Narrative GeneralJan 13, 2026ESA Adjusts Scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services Initiative

In May 2024, ESA awarded Phase 1 contracts to The Exploration Company and Thales Alenia Space.

Mentioned as: European Space Agency (ESA)Org RelationshipJan 13, 2026ESA Adjusts Scope of Phase 2 of its LEO Cargo Return Services Initiative
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