Key Takeaways
- ESA and Dassault Aviation identify mutual interest in technology development.
- European Space Agency signs Letter of Intent with Dassault Aviation.
- Project VORTEX aims to develop reusable spaceplane and automate LEO platforms.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Letter of Intent with Dassault Aviation to foster technology development in areas such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) destinations. The project, called VORTEX, aims to develop a reusable spaceplane and automate LEO platforms. This initiative reflects the complementary expertise of ESA and Dassault Aviation, with a focus on strengthening European capacities and securing sovereign access to space.