The European space Agency (ESA) announced that it examines the impact of American budget reductions on the lunar programs of the NASAwhere she plays a key role.
It remains open to cooperation with the American space agency, despite the uncertainties.
The ESA Council ministers will discuss alternative scenarios during a meeting on June 11 and 12, to reassess the European programs concerned and the space industry.
-The American budget published on Friday provides for the gradual elimination of Space Launch System (SLS) and the vehicle Orionwhich includes a service module provided by Airbus on behalf of ESA.
The White House judged the SLS and Orion “ excessively expensive “, Causing the project to be stopped Gatewaya lunar orbital station essential to future missions Artemiswhich involve several private and international partners.
European contributions to Gateway include:
- Lunar I-HAB (inhabited module, built by Thales Alenia Space)
- Lunar View (observation and logistics module)
- Lunar Link (communication system)
