MAGPIE (rover)

MAGPIE is a proposed lunar rover under development by ispace for the European Space Agency (ESA). If approved, it will be the first lunar rover mission by ESA. The launch of MAGPIE is planned for 2028. Its primary mission is to search for water ice in the lunar south pole region.

History

In December 2025, MAGPIE was among eight proposals selected for small Lunar missions within the ESA's Terrae Novae programme. Unlike the other proposals which received €150,000 each to mature their mission concepts, MAGPIE was selected for a direct implementation path.