https://spacewatch.global/tag/daniel-neuenschwander/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:53:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/daniel-neuenschwander/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/esa-reaches-agreement-with-vast-to-fly-czechs-ales-svoboda-on-private-astronaut-mission-to-the-iss/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74720 The European Space Agency (ESA) will implement an astronaut mission to the International Space Station on behalf of the Czech Republic as part of the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station NASA awarded to Vast. Subject to Multilateral Crew Operations Panel (MCOP) review and approval, Aleš Svoboda, one of the 12 members of the astronaut reserve selected by ESA in November 2022, will serve as the mission’s pilot, becoming the first Czech astronaut on the ISS.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/mona-luna-a-european-lunar-rover-completes-test-campaign-at-esas-luna-center/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69822 Venturi Space's European lunar rover, MONA LUNA, has successfully completed a test campaign at ESA's LUNA center in Cologne, Germany, with the vehicle showing remarkable adaptability to loose soil, slopes, and obstacles. Designed to support ESA and CNES' ambitions, MONA LUNA incorporates technologies that will operate on the Moon next summer, on board another rover, FLIP.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/airbus-prepares-to-ship-the-fourth-european-service-module-esm-4-for-the-artemis-iv-mission/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68890 Airbus is preparing to ship the fourth European Service Module (ESM-4) from its facilities in Bremen, Germany, to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA where it will be tested and integrated with the Orion Crew Module for the next stage of NASA's Artemis program. Built by Airbus, ESM-4 will be a vital part of the Artemis IV mission which envisages astronauts going to live and work in humanity's first lunar space station, Gateway. This will enable new opportunities for science and preparation for human missions to Mars.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/esa-astronauts-complete-helicopter-training-in-preparation-for-future-lunar-missions/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68441 Four ESA astronauts have completed a helicopter training course with the German Bundeswehr, Germany’s federal defense forces, marking a key milestone in Europe’s preparations for future missions to the Moon and operations on the lunar surface. ESA astronauts Alexander Gerst, Matthias Maurer, Samantha Cristoforetti and Thomas Pesquet participated in a three-week training program at the International Helicopter Training Center in Bückeburg, Germany. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/esa-and-dassault-aviation-are-collaborating-on-vortex-reusable-spaceplane-technology/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65975 ESA has signed a Letter of Intent with Dassault Aviation underlying their common interest to foster technology development in areas such as LEO destinations and particularly around orbital vehicles.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/esa-contracts-altec-for-iss-and-lunar-gateway-training-services/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64920 ESA has contracted ALTEC for the consolidation of Training, Logistics, and Operations Services for ISS and Exploration. Director of Human and Robotic Exploration Daniel Neuenschwander and ALTEC CEO Vincenzo Giorgio, in the presence of Italian Space Agency Science & Research Director Mario Cosmo, signed the agreement to finalize the five-year €61 million contract.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/thales-alenia-space-to-build-argonaut-lunar-lander-for-esa/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63676 ESA has signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space in Italy to build the Argonaut Lunar Descent Element (LDE), ESA’s first lunar lander.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/polish-esa-reserve-astronaut-to-go-on-ax-4-mission/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62841 The European Space Agency (ESA), the Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, and the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) have announced the official name of the Polish technological and scientific mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as ‘Ignis’.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/esa-launches-moonlight-program-for-lunar-infrastructure/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61744 ESA has launched its Moonlight program, an initiative to create a satellite constellation orbiting the Moon for communications and navigation services. With over 400 planned lunar missions by space agencies and private companies in the next two decades, this program marks a significant step towards sustainable lunar exploration and the development of a lunar economy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/esa-awards-two-contracts-for-leo-cargo-return-service/ Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55323 The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed two contracts with Thales Alenia Space and The Exploration Company for the development of a commercial service capable of transporting cargo to and from the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth orbit by 2030. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher signed contracts with Hélène Huby from The Exploration Company and Massimo Comparini from Thales Alenia Space based in Italy, to develop a low Earth orbit (LEO) cargo return service.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/esa-and-nasa-join-forces-to-land-europes-rover-on-mars/ Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55238 ESA and NASA have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to formalize the provision of key elements for the Rosalind Franklin rover mission. The space Agencies are consolidating their cooperation on the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin mission with an agreement that ensures important US contributions, such as the launch service, elements of the propulsion system needed for landing on Mars and heater units for the Rosalind Franklin rover. Furthermore, ESA is working to launch its most ambitious exploration mission to search for past and present signs of life on Mars in 2028. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/uksa-partners-axiom-space-for-astronaut-missions/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51982 The UK Space Agency (UKSA) and Axiom Space have signed an agreement to set out plans for the two organizations to work together to pursue a commercially sponsored UK astronaut mission. On this future flight, the UK astronauts would launch to space, spending up to two weeks in orbit to carry out scientific research, demonstrate new technologies, and participate in education and outreach activities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/15th-eu-space-conference-with-daniel-neuenschwander/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:13:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47655 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/isar-aerospace-to-provide-launch-services-to-european-institutions/ Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37392&preview=true&preview_id=37392 The European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Space Agency at DLR support Isar Aerospace with €11 million to provide launch services for institutional payloads, the Munich-based startup said. The contract includes the provision of launch services for institutional European payloads of up to 150 kg on the first two flights ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/09/esa-council-agrees-on-ariane-6-vega-c-and-options-for-new-launchers/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35538&preview=true&preview_id=35538 The ESA Member States have agreed on Europe´s exploitation of the new Ariane 6 and Vega-C launchers and its future space transportation options, the European Space Agency (ESA) said. The agreement frames the conditions for Europe’s exploitation of Ariane 6 and Vega-C and requests ESA “to propose a roadmap for new and innovative space transportation solutions”, ESA said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/12/spacewatchgl-interviews-daniel-neuenschwander-of-esa/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=29049 https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/record-funding-for-european-space-investments-in-seville/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 06:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17419 In a world where change is the only constant, leadership is more important than ever. European ministers have strongly endorsed ESA to take this lead, increase its organisational agility, ]]>