Why is the European Space Agency planning a SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to the ISS? ESA EPIC project explained

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Space agencies and companies are planning to return to the moon, with NASA and ESA collaborating on the Artemis program to establish a permanent base at the moon's south pole. The moon is rich in resources, including iron, silicon, and rare earth elements, and could be used as a gateway to Mars and for scientific research.
NASA and the European Space Agency are collaborating on the Artemis program to return humans to the moon. The program aims to establish a permanent base at the moon's south pole, called Artemis Base Camp, and a new space station in the moon's orbit. The moon is rich in resources, including iron, silicon, and rare earth elements, which could be used to support future missions to Mars. China and Russia are also planning to build a moon base, called the International Lunar Research Station, by 2035. The moon's resources could be used to make rocket propellant and provide energy for future missions. The Artemis program and other moon missions are expected to pave the way for further space exploration and development.
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