At the gathering, the idea for competition was announced – open to “innovative companies based in Europe” – for a space cargo service. It will see a European commercial provider both deliver supplies to the International Space Station by 2028 and return cargo to Earth.
The service vehicle could evolve to a crew vehicle and eventually serve other destinations, if Member States so desire, says the agency.
Communication #52–2023 – Ministers back Europe’s sustainable and competitive space ambitions – outlines decisions taken in Seville.
