A Japanese ministerial delegation toured ispace-EUROPE\u2019s Luxembourg rover facility as the two countries strengthen cooperation in lunar exploration, robotics and advanced space technology<\/p>\n
Japan and Luxembourg are deepening cooperation in lunar exploration and advanced space technology as both countries look to play a larger role in the next phase of Moon missions.<\/p>\n
The growing relationship was highlighted by a visit from a high-level Japanese delegation to\u00a0ispace-EUROPE\u2019s headquarters in Luxembourg, where engineers are developing rover systems for future lunar exploration<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japan\u2019s Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications and President of the Japan\u2013Luxembourg Parliamentary Friendship League, led the delegation on Monday, May 4.<\/p>\n The visit was held as part of the League\u2019s work and focused on cooperation between Japan and Luxembourg in innovation, advanced technologies and space exploration.<\/p>\n During the visit, the Japanese delegation received an overview of ispace\u2019s global lunar missions, including its recently announced Lunar Connect services and the European-led MAGPIE lunar exploration mission.<\/p>\n Delegates also toured ispace-EUROPE\u2019s engineering facilities, where staff presented the company\u2019s rover systems, including rover structures, onboard software and mission operations capabilities.<\/p>\n The delegation then watched a live rover demonstration in the company\u2019s Lunar Yard test facility, which is used to simulate the lunar surface and support rover testing and development in Luxembourg.<\/p>\n Jumpei Nozaki, Executive Business Director and CFO of ispace, said: \u201cSignificant developments are currently underway in lunar development and satellite infrastructure in lunar orbit, and we hope this visit will help invigorate global cooperation between Japan and Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n ispace-EUROPE is the Luxembourg-based subsidiary of ispace, inc. and focuses on lunar rover development. It is responsible for the first European-designed, manufactured and assembled lunar rover.<\/p>\n As part of the global ispace group, ispace-EUROPE plays a central role in lunar mobility systems and European lunar exploration initiatives.<\/p>\n Julien-Alexandre Lamamy, CEO of ispace-EUROPE, added: \u201cThis visit reflects the strong and growing ties between Japan and Luxembourg, and highlights the importance of international collaboration in advancing lunar exploration and space innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n