13 March 2020
ESA and NASA select first science instruments to send to Gateway
... and protection for astronauts on and around the Moon,” explains ESA’s director of Human and Robotic Exploration David Parker. “As we prepare for the next generation of European astronauts who will join their NASA colleagues in the Artemis...
12 November 2020
ESA and NASA to partner on Mars sample return mission
... Sample Return, which is great news for the campaign,” says ESA’s Director of Human and Robotic Exploration, David Parker. “It reinforces our shared vision to provide the world’s scientists with pristine pieces of the Red Planet to study...
04 February 2021
Three more service modules for Artemis to be built in Europe
... the powerhouse for the Orion spacecraft it provides propulsion and the consumables astronauts need to stay alive. David Parker, ESA’s director of Human and Robotic Exploration, said: “This contract doubles Europe’s commitment to delivering the vital...
31 March 2021
Apply now to become an ESA astronaut
... out a professional space mission. "Representing all parts of our society is a concern that we take very seriously,” says David Parker, ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration. “Diversity at ESA should not only address the origin, age...
12 November 2021
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts arrive at ISS
... ESA astronaut to hold the role of Space Station Commander,” adds ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration David Parker. “And of course, we are in the process of recruiting a new class of ESA astronauts as we look to the future of exploration...
