ESA and Vast Strengthen Cooperation on Future European Orbital Outpost Post-ISS

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Vast have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue their collaboration and explore future commercial opportunities in Low Earth Orbit. This agreement is part of ESA's preparations for the end of International Space Station operations and its deorbiting, aiming to maintain European access to microgravity research and future flight opportunities for European astronauts.