On January 30, Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, revealed a significant development. They secured an 862 million euro ($896.9 million) contract from the European Space Agency for the creation of the Argonaut lunar lander. Intended for transporting cargo to the moon, the lander is scheduled for launch in the 2030s, as stated in a press release by the group. The exchange rate at the time was $1 = 0.9611 euros.