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Promoted by ESA Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN), the Argonaut Mission 1 Payloads Day will take place on 17 April 2026 at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC), Cologne.<\/p>\n

Argonaut Mission 1 is focused on demonstrating Europe\u2019s end\u2011to\u2011end capability to land on the Moon\u2019s south polar region (near side), with a target launch date in 2030. The mission aims to also deploy and operate two technology demonstrator payloads:<\/p>\n

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    Participants will receive an overview on procurement approach, mission and payload requirements, selection procedures, and the potential for opportunistic science linked to both payloads.<\/p>\n

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