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This mockup represents a hybrid between part of ESA’s European Lunar Logistics Lander (EL3) and the French EUROHAB concept. It is currently on display at the International Astronautical Congress in Dubaiof ESA’s European Lunar Logistics Lander is currently on display at the International Astronautical Congress in Dubai.
The versatile EL3 will be used to land cargo on the lunar surface in support of crewed expeditions as well as to host science payloads, potentially enabling sample returns as well.
The bottom part of the mockup represents the EL3 Landing and Descent Element (LDE) and was created for ESA by startup Spartan Space in France. In practice this segment will be attached to a payload-hauling Cargo Platform Element, the subject of a study by ESA’s Concurrent Design Facility (CDF).
Mounted on top of the EL3 LDE exhibited in Dubai is the inflatable EUROHAB prototype concept that won the 'Lunar village' special mention at the Jacques Rougerie Foundation – Institut de France International Architecture Competition. The mock up creation was financed by French space agency CNES and AirLiquide.