
Martina Opitz
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For the first time in more than half a century, humanity is reaching beyond Earth once again – not just to return to the Moon, but to redefine what is possible together. NASA, with its partners, has acheived something extraordinary. But this time, the journey to the Moon is not being undertaken by one nation alone. The Artemis mission is a truly international endeavour, and Europe stands proud at its very core. ESA did not simply enable this mission, ESA powered it. At the heart of the Orion spacecraft, the European Service Model is delivering the life support, propulsion, water and thermal control required to protect the crew through the extremes of deep space and bring them safely around the Moon and back home. Built on the legacy of ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle and powered by engines with Space Shuttle heritage, the ESM embodies European excellence. It represents the coordinated effort of 13 ESA Member States and the United States, bringing together 20 main contractors and more than 100 European suppliers under ESA project management. That reliability had already been proven during the 2.2‑million‑kilometre journey of Artemis I in November 2022, when the European Service Module performed flawlessly, exceeding expectations and delivering more power than anticipated. When Europe commits, Europe delivers. Human spaceflight has always been about more than technology. It is a collective achievement. It is greatness. Artemis II demonstrated what international partnership at its best can deliver: a balanced and trusted cooperation, built on shared ambition and complementary strengths. As we look ahead, ESA remains a strong, reliable and essential international partner, prepared and ready to continue playing a decisive role in shaping the future of human exploration. We will remain fully engaged with NASA, grounded on decades of cooperation and a shared commitment to exploration. To Reid, Victor, Christina and Jeremy, we wish you an exciting journey, a successful mission, and a safe return. #msdynmkt_trackingcontext=52b054c3-902c-44e9-afb7-be0c47e40100" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">esa.int/Science_Explor…





🚨 BREAKING: The European Commission has urged people to work from home, drive and fly less, and for EU countries to urgently roll out renewables, as it warned of a prolonged energy crisis as a result of the conflict in the Gulf. Full story: politico.eu/article/europe…





Wann kommt das Sparpaket für die Krankenkassen? Geht es nach Ministerin Warken, könnten die heiklen Reformen im Herbst unter Dach und Fach sein. Der SPD ist das zu langsam. Die Sozialdemokraten erhöhen nun deutlich den Druck. #ref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">spiegel.de/politik/deutsc…

Große Versprechungen machen – dann aber nicht liefern: Das scheint sich bei Rheinmetall und CEO Armin Papperger gerade zum Muster zu entwickeln. @ChSchweppe hat im @sternde den neusten Fall seziert – die massive Verzögerung des Drohnenabwehrsystems Skyranger. stern.de/politik/drohne…



















