ESA to Develop a LEO Cargo Return Service

Thales Alenia Space Selected as Prime Contractor

An ESA first phase contract worth €25 million (≈$32 million) to demonstrate a complete cargo delivery service to and from space stations in low-Earth orbit by 2028 has been awarded to Thales Alenia Space. The development of this LEO Cargo Return Service will be co-founded by Thales.

"Today, leveraging on its expertise in space exploration infrastructure …