The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Lunar Logistics Lander Concepts to be Evaluated by ESA

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Tom Patton
Oct 28, 2020
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Airbus as one of two prime contractors for the definition phase of a lunar logistics lander able to transport up to 1.7 tons of cargo to any location on the lunar surface.

Flights of the European Large Logistic Lander (EL3) are set to begin in the late 2020s, with a cadence of missions over the following decad…

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