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ESA is planing a new asteroid defence mission, targeting Apophis. The spacecraft will be based on an adaptation of Hera and will launch in early in 2028, if approved. The mission is called Ramses. Apophis will approach Earth on 13 April 2029.

www.esa.int/Space_Safety...

#ESA #Apophis #SpaceDefence
ESA moves forward with Apophis mission preparations
ESA has signed a contract with OHB Italia SpA worth €63 million to begin preparatory work on the Agency’s proposed Ramses mission to the infamous asteroid Apophis.
www.esa.int
June 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
4/8 Geopolitical reality: Defense spending rising globally, NATO pressuring members to spend more. Aschbacher notes space is "tightly linked with defence" - communication, Earth observation, and space tech all critical for military operations. Space = national security.
#SpaceDefence #NATO
June 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
ESA's Hera Mission is almost ready to launch. 🚀 (Our Live coverage starts Tuesday 1am CEST)

Hera is now encapsulated within its Falcon 9 fairing - the last time any human eyes ever see it!

#HeraMission #ESA #SpaceDefence #Dimorphos #asteroids ☄️
October 5, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Last week’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 positions space as a pivotal domain in the UK's defence posture.

For those shaping the future of defence, this is where your space story begins: www.spaceconference.co.uk

#UKSC2025 #StrategicDefenceReview #SpaceDefence #SpaceSecurity
June 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM