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As well as the return of Mars samples and its Rover, ESA risks reduced access to the International Space Station if it is wound down, and the budget cuts cancel Nasa's extensive contributions to its successor, the Lunar Gateway, a multinational space station planned for orbit around the Moon.

In its recently published strategy ESA stated it "will be seeking to build a more autonomous space capability, and to continue being a reliable, strong and desirable partner with space agencies from around the globe," with the implication that it would do so with or without Nasa.

Spain's entry, Esa Diva by Melody, finished in 24th place on Saturday night in Basel.

Under the ESA, a species is considered recovered if it meets a range of requirements for robustness.

Experts say if it passes, the Trump administration — represented by Burgum, when it comes to the ESA — will essentially make it impossible to protect the ecosystems endangered species inhabit.