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ESA Council advances exploration plans ahead of December meeting

ESA’s 350th Council meeting advanced preparations for a proposed European exploration path spanning low Earth orbit, the Moon and Mars. A December meeting in Rome will be an interim step before later programme and financial decisions.

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Europe accelerates push for independent space capabilities

Europe is expanding investment in rockets, satellite communications and spacecraft to reduce its reliance on US space infrastructure. New launch companies and the planned 348-satellite IRIS2 network are central to the effort.