European Space Agency chief Josef Aschbacher said in a statement that Euclid's first five images were "awe-inspiring and remind us of why it is essential that we go to to learn more about the mysteries of the universe".

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20231107-europe-s-euclid-space-telescope-releases-first-awe-inspiring-celestial-images

“It became pretty clear right after the test that this was going very well,” Aschbacher said, a conclusion affirmed at a meeting of an Ariane 6 task force Nov. 29, allowing ESA to set a launch date.

Source: https://spacenews.com/esa-sets-mid-2024-date-for-first-ariane-6-launch/

Until proper access to space is regained, Aschbacher said Europe needs to look at alternative solutions outside the continent.

Source: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/esa-chief-vows-to-restore-europes-access-to-space