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What does ispace-EUROPE do?
ispace-EUROPE: The Luxembourg-based subsidiary of the Japanese lunar exploration company ispace, inc., developing and operating rovers for missions to the surface of the Moon.
Where is ispace-EUROPE based?
ispace-EUROPE is based in Luxembourg.
What is ispace Europe S.A.?
ispace Europe S.A. is the Luxembourg-based entity of Japanese lunar exploration company ispace, inc., established in Luxembourg in 2017 and leading the group's development of rovers for lunar exploration. It is registered under RCS number B213430 and operates from the Paul Wurth InCub in Luxembourg City.
What rovers has ispace Europe built?
ispace Europe designed, manufactured and assembled TENACIOUS, described as the first European-built lunar micro rover (~5 kg), which flew on the RESILIENCE lander for Mission 2. It is also developing MAGPIE, Europe's first lunar polar ice exploration rover, under an ESA contract, scheduled to fly on ispace's Mission 4 in 2029.
How large is the ESA MAGPIE contract awarded to ispace Europe?
In 2026 ispace-EUROPE was awarded Phase 2 of the MAGPIE contract by the European Space Agency, valued at €65 million, funding the full remaining delivery of the mission including rover and payload development, manufacture, testing, transportation to the lunar surface and surface operations. Phase 2 began on 1 July 2026 and the rover is scheduled to fly on ispace's Mission 4 in 2029.
Who leads ispace Europe?
ispace-EUROPE is led by CEO Julien-Alexandre Lamamy, who heads a multinational team based in Luxembourg.
What is ispace Europe's relationship to its parent company?
ispace Europe S.A. is the European subsidiary of ispace, inc., a Japanese lunar exploration company publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Growth Market). The group has entities in Japan, Luxembourg and the United States with roughly 200-300 employees worldwide.