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HERACLES was a proposed robotic transport system to and from the Moon by Europe (ESA), Japan (JAXA), and Canada (CSA) that would feature a lander called the European Large Logistic Lander, a Lunar Ascent Element, and a rover. The lander could be configured for different operations such as up to 1.5 tons of cargo delivery, sample-returns, or prospecting resources found on the Moon. The system was planned to support the Artemis program and perform lunar exploration using the Lunar Gateway space station as a staging point. As of 2023, the HERACLES project has been superseded by the Argonaut project, and is no longer active.
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