Eureca 2, also known as European Retrievable Carrier 2, was a follow-up mission to Eureca 1, aimed at providing a reusable satellite platform for conducting scientific experiments in space. Similar to Eureca 1, the primary objective of Eureca 2 was to provide a platform in space where scientific experiments could be conducted over an extended period. The satellite was designed to be retrieved and returned to Earth for refurbishment and reuse, facilitating cost-effective space research.