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After €387 million raise, The Exploration Company wins ESA’s “ALADDIN” cargo capsule contract worth €760 million
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Exploration Company secured a €760 million contract from the European Space Agency for the ALADDIN cargo capsule following a €387 million funding round.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.
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You need to act fast if you supply parts or services for European space cargo missions as ESA's contract to The Exploration Company signals large-scale production and partnership opportunities now unlocking in Europe.
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