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ESA has signed four contracts with European companies to study solutions for future European launch systems, with a focus on expendable and reusable systems covering micro-mini, medium and heavy launchers, including human space transportation applications. Left to right are: Francesco Cacciatore (SENER), Giorgio Gasbarrini (Avio), Daniel Neuenschwander (ESA, standing), Giorgio Tumino (ESA, seated), Antonin Ferri (ArianeGroup), Pierre Faucoup (The Exploration Company).