ESA Selects Three New Earth Explorer Mission Candidates for Further Development

The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen three new mission candidates—ECO, Keystone, and CryoRad—to advance to the next preparatory phase for its twelfth Earth Explorer satellite mission. This decision marks a significant step in enhancing understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and addressing environmental challenges. One of these missions is expected to be selected for implementation and launch around 2036.