ESA Allocates €543.6 Million for European Space Launcher Development

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Published: 2026-08-28
Category: science
Source: SpaceWatch.GLOBAL
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded €543.6 million in contracts under its European Launcher Challenge to new space launch providers. This initiative aims to enhance Europe's autonomy and competitiveness in space transportation, reducing reliance on external launch services. The funding is tied to milestone-gated agreements, requiring successful orbital launches by 2027 from the selected companies.

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