Artemis II completed a 10-day trip around the Moon, taking humanity into space for more than 50 years.
ESA played a key role in the success of the mission. The European Service Module operated and maintained Orion throughout the voyage, providing propulsion, power, water, and breathable air for the crew.
Made up mostly of contributions from 13 ESA Member States – Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, the United Kingdom and Luxembourg, the module represents Europe’s strength in international cooperation.
Looking ahead, ESA will continue to meet its commitments to the Artemis programme, while furthering Europe’s own ambitions in exploration. Work is underway to strengthen autonomy in key space capabilities and to define Europe’s role in low Earth orbit, the Moon and Mars.
As a new era of exploration dawns, Europe is establishing itself as a strong, reliable and competitive partner in the emerging lunar economy.
