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\t\t\t\t\t\t08\/01\/2026<\/span> The European Space Agency (ESA) and Playmobil are expanding their successful partnership with a brand-new collection of space-themed toys, bringing a distinctly European vision of Mars exploration into the hands of young explorers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Developed in close cooperation with ESA, this new collection, the\u00a0ESA Space Range\u00a0<\/i>by PLAYMOBIL<\/i>, transforms real concepts in planetary science, robotics and mission design into four imaginative, easy-to-grasp play sets. These are more than toys: they echo\u00a0Europe\u2019s journey into the Solar System, where pushing further into space helps us gather the knowledge and experience needed to improve life on Earth.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n At the heart of the collection is the\u00a0Mars Research Rocket<\/i>, a modular spacecraft equipped with a docking platform and crane arms to lift and store precious soil samples. The\u00a0Mars Exploration Rover<\/i>, with its drill, cameras and sensors, mirrors the tools scientists will rely on to search for evidence of past or present life when the\u00a0ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover\u00a0lands on Mars in 2030. The\u00a0Space Glider<\/i>\u00a0sweeps across the martian landscape in search of hidden features and geological secrets. Completing the set, the\u00a0Astronaut with Robot<\/i>\u00a0combines human ingenuity with robotic assistance to explore terrain that would otherwise remain unreachable.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The sets reflect Europe\u2019s ambition to pursue sustained, responsible human and robotic exploration of space. By turning real exploration challenges into engaging stories, the ESA x Playmobil partnership shows how space can ignite curiosity and imagination at any age, becoming a shared source of pride for families across Europe. This supports ESA\u2019s\u00a0Strategy 2040, which emphasises strengthening Europe\u2019s role as a leading space power through expanded industrial partnerships and deeper public engagement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cThis collaboration embodies the spirit of ESA Strategy 2040: opening Europe\u2019s space ambitions to society through partnerships, innovation, and education,\u201d said Anne-Sophie Bradelle, Head of ESA Communication Department. \u201cBy transforming scientific missions into hands-on play, we\u2019re helping young Europeans see themselves in the future of space.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWorking closely with ESA allows us to create toys that are inspiring, scientifically grounded, and packed with play value,\u201d said Bahri Kurter, CEO (Vorstand) Playmobil. \u201cWe want children not just to play, but to wonder \u2013 to imagine what it might feel like to explore Mars for real.\u201d<\/p>\n The\u00a0ESA Space Range<\/i>\u00a0collection is available from 9 January across Europe, as well as in additional international markets including Mexico and the United States. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Curious to see more? Explore all the Playmobil sets created in collaboration with ESA and dive deeper into the Universe of space-inspired play\u00a0here.<\/p>\n Interested in joining ESA partnership and brand licensing activities?\u00a0Contact us.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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