ispace and Chuo University have agreed to cooperate in the implementation of the Lunar Lava Tube Exploration Mission, which will transport the swarm robots equipped with AI, developed by the Chuo University Moonshot, to the Moon’s surface in multiple missions from 2028 onwards. The project focuses on “evolvable swarm robots that can share intelligence to settle in unknown and unexplored areas” and is led by Professor Yasuharu Kunii of Chuo University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering. Read more here: ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=71…

While the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Mission 2 RESILIENCE lunar lander is carrying its precious cargo to the Moon, we are delighted to share the second episode in the TENACIOUS micro rover documentary series, co-produced with the @LuxSpaceAgency! TENACIOUS ROVER DOCUMENTARY EPISODE 2: 🌕 European Space Resources Innovation Centre Director Kathryn Hadler shares what we have to gain by exploring the Moon’s resources and why it’s important for a future of sustainable space exploration. 🌕 ispace-EUROPE Senior Lunar Scientist Sophia Casanova discusses what we expect TENACIOUS will find in Mare Frigoris (Sea of Cold), the primary planned landing site for Mission 2, and why this landing site was chosen for the mission. … and more! Follow along for more episodes and mission updates coming soon! #ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #TENACIOUS

ispace and SpaceData Inc., a company specializing in big data applications for space development, announced a strategic collaboration to facilitate the creation of lunar digital twins to simulate the physical surface of the Moon! The collaboration is aimed at developing a high-precision topographical model of the Moon based on lunar data acquired by ispace’s exploration mission. The two companies plan to develop a system that can perform physical simulations specific to the lunar surface, including replicating communication delays and low-gravity environments to verify operation of space robots and probes. Read more here: ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=71…

Based on the experience gained during Mission 1, ispace engineers and operators in mission control have worked to significantly improve the accuracy and precision of maneuvers during Mission 2 and have confirmed that all seven subsystems of the RESILIENCE lander are nominal. All deep space maneuvers directing RESILIENCE to the Moon are expected to be completed on or around April 24, 2025, at which point the lander will achieve Success 6 of the Mission 2 Milestones. Next, RESILIENCE is expected to enter lunar orbit on or around May 6, 2025, which will achieve Success 7. This photo, named "Goodbye Earth", was captured by RESILIENCE on Feb. 18, 2025 after lunar flyby as it made its way into deep space. Read more here: ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=70… #ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #M2Updates #LunarLanding #Moon

Tune into the livestream of our SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Mission 2 interim update on Monday, March 3 00:15 UTC // 7:15 pm EST! We’ll share key updates on Mission 2’s progress and more here on X. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #LunarLanding xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1BRKjmDda…

The RESILIENCE lander is currently approx. 646,625 km from Earth as it continues on its journey! ispace Operations engineers continue periodic check-ins with RESILIENCE, keeping tabs on it, the TENACIOUS rover, and our customer payloads. RESILIENCE is currently traveling at approx. 2,619 km/h in the low energy transfer phase of its orbit. Engineers are preparing for the biggest burn of the lander’s propulsion system so far in the mission, currently planned for later this week! #ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #RESILIENCE #M2Updates

With the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Mission 2 RESILIENCE lunar lander having spent over a month in space, we’re highlighting the hard work and dedication of our crew members who, together with the support of our HAKUTO-R partners, government stakeholders, customers, and many others, made M2 possible. RESILIENCE carries with it the ambition and determination of our crew members. This mosaic is made up of over 700 ispace crew member’s and supporter’s portraits taking shape as the lander. It represents everyone coming together united under one purpose. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #RESILIENCE

Roses are red, Violets are blue, The Moon's our next stop, Come explore it too! Happy Valentine's Day from the ispace crew--sending love (and lunar landers) across the cosmos! 🌕 💝 #ispace #RESILIENCE #ValentinesDay #Moonstruck

RESILIENCE status: nominal Distance from Earth: ca. 264,730 km Current orbital phase: Earth orbit phase, traveling at ca. 4,160 km/h Next up: lunar flyby next week! #ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #M2Updates

The RESILIENCE lander is currently approx. 112,000 km from Earth as it continues to make its way to the Moon! This is an exciting week, as our Operations engineers are preparing for the first critical maneuver of Mission 2. Although ispace engineers will execute a number of maneuvers with RESILIENCE over the duration of the mission, in principle critical maneuvers must be executed as scheduled to continue the mission. This week’s maneuver will set us on course for lunar flyby, coming up soon! Fun fact: at the point nearest to Earth in its orbit, RESILIENCE is traveling at about 29,000 km/hour, or 18,000 mph. Assuming an average hot dog length of 6 inches, and an average American football game duration of 3 hours, this would be equivalent to 570866141.7322836 hot dogs per football game. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #RESILIENCE #M2Updates #SBLIX

We are delighted to share the first episode in a documentary series co-produced with the @LuxSpaceAgency, highlighting the partnership between ispace and LSA and development of the TENACIOUS micro rover! TENACIOUS ROVER DOCUMENTARY EPISODE 1: 🌕 Luxembourg Space Agency Chief Executive Officer Marc Serres discusses the motivation behind the SpaceResources. lu Initiative and the importance of supporting space companies such as ispace. 🌕 ispace-EUROPE Chief Executive Officer Julien Lamamy touches on how ispace’s vision works in support of our customer’s goals for exploration, including those of the LSA with the development of the TENACIOUS rover. … and more! Follow along for upcoming episodes, which will be released while the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Mission 2 RESILIENCE lunar lander continues to make its way to the Moon! #ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #TENACIOUS