ispace Signs MOUs at IAC for Moonlight Satellite Carrier Role and ULTRA Lander Propulsion

At the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Japan's ispace signed two memoranda of understanding: with Telespazio and Leonardo to transport ESA's Moonlight navigation satellites to lunar orbit, and with ArianeGroup for long-term propulsion supply for the ULTRA lander, set to begin flying in 2028.

• MOU with Telespazio and Leonardo targets ESA's five-satellite Moonlight programme
• Moonlight aims for landing accuracy up to 3 meters and 400,000 km coverage
• Telespazio holds a €123 million ESA contract to develop the constellation
• ArianeGroup will supply RCS and pulsing thrusters for the ULTRA lander