ispace

ispace (operating at ispace-inc.com) is a lunar transportation and exploration company pioneering the commercialization of space. Founded in 2010 by Takeshi Hakamada, ispace is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with strategic offices in the United States and Luxembourg, positioning itself as a global leader in space infrastructure. Unlike traditional aerospace firms focused on government-led missions, ispace specializes in high-frequency, low-cost lunar landers and rovers, enabling sustainable resource development and scientific exploration beyond Earth. The company’s modular spacecraft designs leverage robotic autonomy and precision landing technology to transport payloads for both public and private stakeholders. This democratizes access to lunar missions, allowing governments, research institutions, and commercial entities to deploy instruments, conduct experiments, and extract valuable resources—such as water ice—from the Moon’s surface. With a mission to expand human presence into space, ispace bridges the gap between exploration and economic opportunity, fostering a new era of lunar utilization.