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We are pleased to share that we have reached an agreement with Asteroid Mining Corporation, a London-based space robotics company, for a space robotics demonstration on a future ispace mission to the lunar surface! The agreement provides a framework for collaboration that envisions a future mission in which an ispace lunar lander will deliver an AMC’s space robot, the Space Capable Asteroid Robotic – Explorer or SCAR-E, to the lunar surface as a technology demonstration for future asteroid mining efforts. In space SCAR-E can be used for resource exploration on asteroids and the Moon, capable of tackling terrain such as craters that is currently inaccessible to conventional wheeled rovers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d26iQuAw 📷: Asteroid Mining Corporation #ispace #lunarquest #Moon #lunarexploration

We were honored to receive the International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) Excellence in Industry Award for small/medium sized company, which was presented to our Founder & CEO Takeshi Hakamada at the International Astronautical Conference 2024 in Milan, Italy. The award serves as a recognition for the pioneering nature of Mission 1 as the first privately funded, commercial company to launch a lunar lander in December 2022. “All of us at ispace are honored and humbled to have been recognized by the IAF and our peers for the achievements during Mission 1. [The mission] was a fully, privately funded mission, and is not only my achievement but an achievement of my team. It is a very diverse, international team, which represents the openness to the space. I believe the commercial, private sector is opening a new industry and offering new opportunities to others. Lunar landing is just beginning," said Takeshi Hakamada, Founder & CEO of ispace Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gvruTjVp #ispace #lunarquest #IAC2024

ispace is at the International Astronautical Federation's 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC2024) in Milan, Italy! Stop by our booth at MN1-A02 to meet our crew and check out the life-size mockup of the ispace-U.S. APEX 1.0 lunar lander. We look forward to seeing you there! #ispace #ispaceUS #APEX #lunarquest #IAC2024

ispace, a global lunar exploration company, and EdgeCortix are hosting an exciting session at Japan International Aerospace Expo (JA2024) on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 p.m. at the Atrium Stage. Join us to dive into the future of space exploration with Ryo Ujiie, CTO of ispace, inc. and Stan Crow, VP of Defense & Space Technology at EdgeCortix. During the discussion, you will get the chance to: 🌌 Explore how Edge AI is set to revolutionize upcoming space missions. 🌍 Discover groundbreaking applications and the technology that makes it all possible. 🗣️ Gain insights in both Japanese and English with simultaneous translations. ❓ Ask your burning questions. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02SHJyx0

Congratulations to the ispace-U.S. crew on the opening of the Summit Mission Control Center! Summit MCC was built on a foundation of lessons learned from ispace’s Mission 1 operations and Mission 2 preparation. The ispace-U.S. Mission Operations Team has supported Mission 1 and is supporting Mission 2 led by ispace inc. Through that collaboration, many lessons learned were applied to this MCC design, operational execution, and training. #ispace #ispaceUS #APEX #lunarquest

Yesterday we released multiple Mission 2 updates, including launch timing for the RESILIENCE lander and TENACIOUS micro rover—now planned for no earlier than December 2024—planned lunar landing zone, and more. To learn more, check out the full press conference in English here. https://lnkd.in/g_dVME_M #ispace #HAKUTO_R #RESILIENCE #TENACIOUS #lunarquest

We are excited to announce that Mission 2, featuring the RESILIENCE lunar lander and TENACIOUS micro rover, is now planned to launch no earlier than December 2024! RESILIENCE, having completed nearly all testing, will be prepared for shipping in the coming weeks to Cape Canaveral, Fla., from where it will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. “I am very happy to announce that the RESILIENCE lander assembly and integration is complete, and we are on schedule for our planned launch… As we have said all along, Mission 2 development and mission planning are being determined based on feedback from the lessons learned during Mission 1. We are encouraged by the support from our stakeholders and the entire team is working towards the success of the mission. Never Quit the Lunar Quest,” said Takeshi Hakamada, Founder & CEO of ispace. For more Mission 2 updates announced today, read more here : https://lnkd.in/g4NQt5qS #ispace #HAKUTO_R #RESILIENCE #TENACIOUS #lunarquest

In honor of Japan’s national Space Day, we will be making major announcements today, including updates on the RESILIENCE lander, TENACIOUS micro rover, and Mission 2 progress. Tune in to our live stream, beginning at 10:00am JST. Program will be in Japanese and updates in English will follow. https://lnkd.in/gnVqpeCs #ispace #HAKUTO_R #RESILIENCE #TENACIOUS #lunarquest

TENACIOUS is in Japan! The micro rover, developed by ispace-EUROPE, was shipped from Luxembourg with the support of our corporate partner Japan Airlines (JAL), and has been installed on the RESILIENCE lander, which is currently in the final stage of environmental testing in Tsukuba, Japan. Pictured is ispace Founder & CEO Takeshi Hakamada and ispace CRO Atsushi Saiki alongside special guest and Astronaut, Kochi Wakata, from Axiom Space, who spoke on the challenges of private companies in space development at the press conference, and representatives from JAL at the JAL SKY MUSEUM in Tokyo. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #RESILIENCE #TENACIOUS #lunarquest

We are pleased to announce the appointment of the inaugural ispace Lunar Advisory Board, which includes Jean-Jacques Dordain, former Director General of the European Space Agency, Yoshinori Komiya, former Director-General for Space Affairs for Japan’s Minister’s Secretariat of the Cabinet Office, Tomoya Thomas Ochinero, former senior vice president of commercial business at SpaceX, and Alan Stern, former NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate. As a group of respected leaders in the space industry from diverse and varied experiences, representing a truly international perspective, the Board is expected to provide critical insights and recommendations to ispace executives on issues related to business strategy, policy, technology, national security, and socio-economic assessments. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g7uZ5w6f