The recently released call outlines a shared vision for how Europe can expand its role in both human and robotic spaceflight. Developed by representatives of member states and industry, it is intended to serve as a guideline for the coming years.
Goals and Measures- Strengthening Europe's independent access to space through its own launch vehicles and spacecraft.
- Promoting partnerships between public institutions and private companies to accelerate innovation.
- Expanding infrastructure for lunar and Martian missions, including landing systems and life‑support equipment.
- Intensifying cooperation in space surveillance and in defending against space debris.
The call stresses that only a coordinated approach by European actors can maintain competitiveness against other space powers. It pursues both scientific and economic objectives.
For implementation, concrete steps are proposed that are aimed at the Intermediate Ministerial Meeting in Rome on 15 December. At that meeting the political framework will be set and the financing of future projects will be discussed.