ESA and Vast Sign Agreement to Collaborate on Future European Orbital Outpost

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vast, strengthening their collaboration on future commercial opportunities in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This agreement is part of ESA's preparatory work for the post-International Space Station (ISS) era, aiming to ensure continued European presence in LEO for astronauts, research, and technology.