ispace

ispace is a lunar exploration company of more than 300 staff operating around the globe with the vision, “Expand our planet. Expand our future.”

[ispace @ispace_inc]

🌕 Go behind the scenes as we unveil the next evolution of our business—from a visit by the @SpaceX team to our “Earth Base” office in Tokyo, to our exciting announcement at SPACETIDE 2026!

This marks ispace's evolution into a Lunar Access Integrator, bringing together transportation aboard SpaceX's Starship, payload integration through our dedicated Mobile Cargo System in development, and lunar surface operations in a single, seamless service.

As the world returns its attention to the Moon, we're expanding how we support lunar missions. Alongside our ULTRA lunar lander missions, we're introducing a new service that gives customers even greater flexibility in reaching and operating on the Moon.

By offering more ways to access to the Moon, we are helping accelerate the growth of the lunar economy and creating new opportunities for customers around the world.

WE-GO-BEYOND!
🎥 Watch the highlights here.

@SpaceTide_Conf
#ispace #SpaceX #AccessTheMoon #ULTRA #Starship #LunarEconomy #SpaceExploration #WeGoBeyond #SPACETIDE2026

[ispace @ispace_inc]

@SpaceNews_Inc highlights ispace-U.S.'s selection for NASA's CLPS 2 contract and the global expertise behind our ULTRA lunar lander. 🌕

[SpaceNews @SpaceNews_Inc]

NASA awards lunar transportation and lander contracts https://t.co/2OvL31uvpy

[NASA Moon Base @NASAMoonBase]

New awards. New mission updates. More progress toward a Moon Base.

We're advancing commercial lunar deliveries, a nuclear-powered rover, launch and orbital transfer services, and infrastructure to support a sustained human presence on the Moon: https://t.co/Yt7oqpvLk5

[NASA Moon Base @NASAMoonBase]

@SpaceX The Moon Base delivery network is growing. NASA has selected eight American companies for the next phase of our CLPS initiative, strengthening our lunar transportation capabilities to support larger and more frequent deliveries for Moon Base development.

[ispace @ispace_inc]

We’re pleased to see ispace-U.S. selected for @NASA's CLPS 2 contract vehicle, creating new opportunities to compete as a prime contractor for future lunar payload delivery missions.

This milestone reflects the strength of ispace’s global lunar mission heritage and our continued efforts to expand our capabilities and contribute to the growing lunar economy.

We’re proud to see the @ispace_us_inc team reach this milestone and look forward to the opportunities ahead. 🌕

Read more here: https://t.co/E8yNxOga5S

[ispace-U.S. @ispace_us_inc]

We're proud to share that ispace U.S. has been selected for NASA's CLPS 2 contract vehicle, making our Colorado team eligible to compete as a prime contractor for future lunar payload delivery task orders.

This builds on work our team has done under CLPS 1.0 and reflects the depth of experience we bring from our ULTRA lander program, the ongoing development of the Lunar Connect Service constellation and its lunar relay satellites, and the broader ispace organization’s lunar mission heritage.

Thank you to NASA for the opportunity. We're looking forward to competing for the missions ahead.

Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/7olZZYNzUa

Photo: Elizabeth Kryst, CEO of ispace-U.S., with Carlos García-Galán, NASA’s Moon Base Program Manager

@NASA

[ispace @ispace_inc]

📣 Announcement: ispace is pleased to announce the appointment of Anas Al-Shuwayer as General Manager & Managing Director of our new Saudi Arabia entity!

Bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience, extensive knowledge of the Saudi market, and a global business perspective, Mr. Al-Shuwayer will lead the development of ispace’s operations in the Kingdom, pursue new business opportunities, and strengthen collaboration between Saudi Arabia’s growing space sector and ispace’s global teams.

Effective today, November 1, his appointment marks another step in expanding ispace’s global presence and advancing international collaboration in lunar exploration. 🇸🇦🌕

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Al-Shuwayer to the ispace team!

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/EAZjquzl6U

[ispace @ispace_inc]

There's something spooky about the Moon tonight! 🌕🎃👻

Did you know that the Moon has its own mysterious shadows? Some graves (craters) near the lunar poles are so deep that sunlight never reaches the bottom, leaving them in permanent darkness. These shadowy regions may even hold deposits of frozen souls (actually, water ice..).

Happy Halloween from all of us at ispace! We hope you'll join us in looking up at the Moon tonight and dreaming of the many (spooky!) lunar mysteries left to uncover.

#ispace #Halloween #Moon

[ispace @ispace_inc]

Hello from Bangkok! 🇹🇭🌕

This week, space agencies, universities, and private companies from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond have gathered in Bangkok for the Moon Village Association (MVA), Thailand Space Expo, and Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF) events.

ispace is excited to be exhibiting and connecting with members of the global space community to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration! 🌏

We are also proud to share that ispace received the MVA Moon Market Annual Award 2026! 🏆

Throughout the week, our crew members have also participated in panel discussions exploring lunar exploration in the Asia-Pacific region and opportunities for international collaboration in lunar activities.

#ispace #MVA #ThailandSpaceExpo #APRSAF #Moon

[ispace @ispace_inc]

Thank you to Mr. Ishigaki, Deputy Director-General for European Affairs at MOFA, for stopping by our office!

[ISHIGAKI Tomoaki 石垣友明 @TomoakiIshigaki]

I was excited to reconnect with Mr. Hakamada @ispace_JP. It was inspiring to hear how its work has progressed over the years, and I hope to support its important work in my new capacity.

[ispace @ispace_inc]

📣 Announcement: ispace has been selected by JAXA as a contractor for its competitive proposal solicitation, “Conceptual Design for the Realization of a Lunar Solar Power Tower (Parts A-B)"

As lunar activities continue to expand, a stable power supply will be a critical component of the infrastructure needed to enable sustained operations on the lunar surface, with a projected requirement on the order of tens of kilowatts (kW) by the early 2030s.

ispace will proceed with arrangements to finalize a contract with JAXA and will work with partner companies on the conceptual design of the lunar solar power tower and its power distribution system for lunar surface equipment. Drawing on the expertise and experience gained through its lunar exploration missions and lander development programs, ispace will contribute to defining system requirements and specifications, interfaces with lunar landers, and plans for future development.

“As activities on the lunar surface gain momentum, developing essential infrastructure—including power, communications, and positioning capabilities—will become increasingly important alongside transportation. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to participate in JAXA’s conceptual design initiative for a lunar solar power tower," said Takeshi Hakamada, Founder & CEO, ispace, inc.

Read more here: https://t.co/PIdSMeQlsL

@JAXA_jp @JAXA_en

[ispace @ispace_inc]

Congratulations to JAXA and all teams involved in the successful launch of the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission aboard Japan’s H3 rocket! 🚀🇯🇵

This is an exciting milestone for Japan and the global space community! We wish the MMX team continued success on their journey to Mars and beyond. 🌕🔴

@JAXA_jp @JAXA_en
#JAXA #MMX #H3 #SpaceExploration

[JAXA種子島宇宙センター @tnsc_JAXA]

◤H3ロケット10号機 打上げ🚀◢

#MMX を搭載した #H3ロケット10号機 を、本日4時41分03秒に種子島宇宙センターから打ち上げました🚀

あたたかいご声援、誠にありがとうございました✨
がんばれMMX！🛰

#H3F10
#MMXLIFTOFF 10月20日 04:41:03(日本時間)
#GOODLUCKMMX #フォボ旅 #MMX

[ispace @ispace_inc]

We're thrilled to announce we have signed an MoU with ALTEC, an Italian centre of excellence for engineering and logistics services supporting space operations and planetary exploration missions.

Testing, simulation, and operator training in analogue lunar environments are essential to successful lunar surface operations. Under the MoU, we will assess opportunities for ispace-EUROPE to use ALTEC facilities to simulate rover platform operations in lunar analogue environments.

Through this collaboration, we have the opportunity to bring together ispace-EUROPE’s expertise in lunar rover development and operations with ALTEC’s advanced facilities and expertise testing for planetary mission operations.

With ALTEC owned by Thales Alenia Space and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), this agreement reflects the growing strength of Europe’s lunar exploration ecosystem.

By working with leading partners across Europe we can accelerate the development of robust, operationally ready rover systems that support future science, exploration and space resource utilization missions on the Moon 🇮🇹🇱🇺🌙

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/d2qwsMChlA

[ispace @ispace_inc]

🌙 We were pleased to welcome representatives from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Space Strategy Fund Secretariat to our Earth Base Tokyo headquarters!

ispace has been selected for the second phase of JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund initiative, under the project “High-Precision Landing Technology in the Lunar Polar Regions,” and is advancing technology development in preparation for Mission 4.

During the visit, our team shared plans for upcoming technology development activities and exchanged perspectives with JAXA representatives. JAXA also presented a commemorative plaque to Takashi Katagiri, ispace’s Mission 4 Manager, in recognition of the project. Through M4, ispace aims to advance high-precision landing capabilities near the lunar south pole, a region of significant scientific and economic potential. 🚀🌕

#ispace #JAXA #LunarExploration #Mission4

[ispace @ispace_inc]

A look back at an exciting week at the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026)!

From MoU signings, presentations, conversations at our exhibition booth, and more, IAC provided valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore new possibilities for the growing cislunar economy.

Take a look at some of the highlights from IAC 2026 in our video recap.

#IAC2026 #ispace #LunarExploration #SpaceIndustry

[ispace @ispace_inc]

What a week at #IAC2026! 🌙🚀

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to meet our team, attended our presentations and sessions, and connected with us throughout the week. We leave IAC focused and energized by the conversations we’ve had as we continue building toward a sustainable cislunar economy. 🌎🌙

#IAC2026 #ispace #NeverQuitTheLunarQuest #LunarExploration

[ispace @ispace_inc]

As we close out the week at #IAC2026, we hear from @ispace_us_inc CEO Elizabeth Kryst about our activities this at the conference and our excitement for what lies ahead.

[ispace-U.S. @ispace_us_inc]

That's a wrap on #IAC2026. Thank you to everyone who met with Elizabeth Kryst and Brett Alexander in Antalya. Conversations like these build the partnerships the lunar economy depends on, and our team brings every one of them home to Colorado.

[ispace @ispace_inc]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for ispace Night at #IAC2026! 🌙🥂

It was a pleasure to welcome partners, customers, suppliers, supporters, colleagues, and friends from across the global space community for an evening of conversation and connection in Antalya.

Events like IAC remind us that building the future of lunar exploration is a truly international effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who continues to support ispace on that journey.

Thank you for making it a memorable evening!

#IAC2026 #ispace #NeverQuitTheLunarQuest #LunarExploration

[ispace @ispace_inc]

It’s been a busy week at #IAC2026!

ispace-EUROPE CEO Julien Lamamy recaps on the two MoU signings with @ArianeGroup and both @LDO_Space and @telespazio.

At the very core both MoUs are about combining ispace lunar solutions with leading European capabilities - demonstrating we can accelerate the development of the lunar ecosystem through collaboration 🇪🇺🌙

[ispace @ispace_inc]

A first look at Alpine, one of the relay satellites being developed by our @ispace_us_inc team to support communications from the lunar far side!

Designed, fabricated, assembled, and tested in-house, Alpine’s structural test model represents another step forward in developing the infrastructure needed to support future lunar exploration.

[ispace-U.S. @ispace_us_inc]

Here's a first look at Alpine, one of the two ispace-U.S. relay satellites that will support communications from the lunar far side.

Our team built a structural test model from the ground up and is putting it through testing now. We designed it, fabricated it, assembled it and tested it in-house. Taking a design off the page and building real hardware is the part our engineers love most.

This is just the start. More from Alpine is coming soon.

[ispace @ispace_inc]

This morning at #IAC2026, ispace Founder & CEO Takeshi Hakamada joined the plenary discussion “Navigating the Cislunar Crossroads: Partnerships, Security and Japan as a case study,” moderated by Charlotte Nassey, Senior Government Affairs & Policy Lead at @ispace_EUROPE.

As activity around the Moon continues to grow, the panel explored how international cooperation, interoperability, and standardization of interfaces can shape a resilient and sustainable cislunar ecosystem.

"The Moon is a blank page. You can imagine anything you want, and that inspires innovation," said Hakamada-san as the session closed. 🌙

#IAC2026 #ispace #Cislunar #SpaceExploration #NeverQuitTheLunarQuest