Group 1 - The Exploration Company, a Franco-German joint venture, is preparing for a new round of financing to accelerate its expansion in the space industry [1] - The company aims to develop Europe's first reusable cargo capsule for transporting supplies to the International Space Station, with funding expected to exceed last year's $160 million [1] - Founded in 2021 by Helen Shubie, the company's goal is to enhance Europe's independence in space, starting with cargo transport and eventually moving to crewed missions and lunar landings [1] Group 2 - The Exploration Company is currently collaborating with the UAE to develop a lunar lander, with the objective of achieving a moon landing by 2035 [1]