The European Space Agency is leveraging its role in the Artemis program to secure a seat at the lunar landing. According to SpaceNews, ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano's assignment to Artemis 3 is part of broader negotiations to revise how international partners contribute to and participate in the moon mission. The move signals Europe's ambition to ensure its astronauts walk on the lunar surface, not just help fund the journey.

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