Europe is taking a central role in the ambitious Artemis II program, aiming to send humans to the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. The continent is also at the forefront of constructing the Lunar Gateway, a space station in lunar orbit.
This marks a significant milestone as it will be the first manned mission beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. European astronauts, including Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano, are expected to journey to the Moon and the Lunar Gateway.
Parmitano, renowned for his contributions on the International Space Station and unique role as a DJ in space, exemplifies Europe's expanding influence in space exploration. As other nations like China and Russia collaborate on lunar bases, Europe's focus remains firmly on lunar endeavors, while Mars exploration is deemed not yet feasible.
The construction of components like the Argonaut lander further cements Europe's crucial position in future lunar missions, underpinning its long-term aspirations in space exploration.
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