ESA and ispace-Europe Advance Europe's First Lunar Rover Mission

The European Space Agency (ESA) and ispace-Europe have signed a Phase 2 agreement for MAGPIE, Europe's inaugural lunar rover mission. Scheduled for a 2029 launch, the rover will explore the Moon's south pole to search for water and other volatiles, and analyze subsurface geology. This collaboration marks a significant step in European lunar exploration efforts, potentially revealing crucial resources for future missions.