ESA Proposes €10 Billion Plan for European Independent Crewed Spaceflight

ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher has proposed a €10 billion, decade-long plan to establish Europe's independent crewed spaceflight capabilities, reducing reliance on foreign partners. The initiative, outlined in an interview, aims to develop essential hardware like a crewed vehicle and recovery system. This proposal seeks political approval from ESA member states to bolster Europe's sovereign spaceflight autonomy.