To extend humanity’s reach beyond our planet and create a lunar economy, the first step is getting to the Moon. This year’s Space Symposium promises to showcase many innovations destined for the lunar surface and cislunar orbit.
Our mission is to help get them there.
ispace-U.S. is an American lunar exploration company offering lunar transportation and data services. We’re building the foundational technologies that government and commercial customers need in order to begin economic and security activities on the Moon and in orbit.
That’s why we’re eager to connect with those who share our vision at the 2025 Space Symposium on April 7–10 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Over 12,000 registrants gather at this annual event that brings together aerospace industry professionals and U.S. government officials.
We invite you to join ispace-U.S. at the 40th Space Symposium as we build partnerships to secure our future and establish a long-term human presence on the Moon.
ispace-U.S. is an American company serving America’s needs
From our Summit Mission Control Center in Denver, Colorado, ispace-U.S. collaborates across the aerospace industry to serve the U.S. government, international agencies, and commercial customers.
Between our domestic supply chain, our American Board of Directors, and our commitment to furthering America’s national interests and security, ispace-U.S. is a trusted partner for organizations searching for reliable lunar transportation and data services.
Recently, Draper awarded ispace-U.S. an additional $7.7M as part of Task Order CP-12 of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. Our APEX 1.0 lander is expected to transport government and commercial payloads to the far side of the Moon.
At the same time, ispace-U.S. is strengthened by our global presence. With entities in Tokyo and Luxembourg, we build on operational and technical excellence and take lessons learned from prior ispace missions in order to accelerate progress for future missions.
For instance, ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 2 is currently en route to the Moon, and the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Mission 2 RESILIENCE lunar lander has been set for 1:24 p.m. (MT) on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
We invite Space Symposium 2025 attendees to connect with ispace-U.S.’s team, including Ron Garan, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Elizabeth Kryst, CEO, Ananda Martin, EVP of Legal and General Counsel, Jeremy Fix, Chief Engineer, Dallas Schray, Senior Business Development Manager, Stephanie Wegner, Senior Solution Architect, Marchel Holle, Government Affairs Specialist, and Miri Casey, Corporate Communications Manager.
Ananda will also participate in a panel discussion on lunar activities at 1:50 PM on Monday, April 7th, as part of the Space Law and Regulation Track.
Investing in America’s economy and space industry
Under the company’s bold mission, “Expand our Planet, Expand our Future,” ispace-U.S. is expanding its footprint in the United States.
We employ over 100 professionals at our facility in Englewood, Colorado. From this berth, ispace-U.S. contributes to the state’s robust aerospace industry. Colorado is #1 per capita in aerospace employment, boasts approximately 200 companies participating in NASA’s Artemis program, and hosts 50% of the nation’s Space Force.
The Summit Mission Control Center has benefited from over $120M in initial investment. That number has only continued to grow! One example is how ispace-U.S. is expanding our testing capabilities and facilities. In order to meet demand for lunar transportation and data services, our APEX 1.0 lander must be a reliable and capable platform.
By investing in increased payload capacity, dedicated satellite bays, and technical features that enable consistent quality and performance at scale, ispace-U.S. is pushing the envelope of technological possibility to meet growing market demand.
As we gear up for Space Symposium 2025, we are working on several exciting announcements. Be sure to follow ispace-U.S. on LinkedIn and X to stay up-to-date.
Creating new lunar capabilities for commercial and government entities
Building innovative technology that meets demanding customer needs is at the heart of everything we do. At this year’s Space Symposium, we will showcase the capabilities of our lunar vehicle and relay satellites.
The APEX 1.0 lunar lander is our flagship product. This vehicle includes 300 kg of payload capacity, advanced vibrational isolation to protect sensitive payloads, and increased structural durability, reliability, and manufacturability.
APEX 1.0 is planned to lift off from the Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to the far side of the Moon, which is as technically challenging as it is rewarding. ispace-U.S., as part of a team led by Draper, is expected to deliver a suite of NASA’s CP-12 payloads to the lunar surface, along with commercial payloads.
This vehicle also features dedicated satellite bays to deliver relay satellites for direct-to-Earth communications. APEX 1.0’s first mission will deploy the Alpine and Lupine satellites into cislunar orbit prior to its landing. When APEX 1.0 touches down on the far side of the Moon, these satellites will support the lander’s surface mission, facilitating direct-to-earth communication from the far side of the Moon between the lander and the ispace-U.S. Summit Mission Control Center for the NASA payloads.
Together, Alpine and Lupine are planned for further use as platforms for position, navigation, and timing (PNT), environmental monitoring, and cislunar space domain awareness (SDA).
At Space Symposium 2025, ispace-U.S.’s Chief Engineer, Jeremy Fix, can explain ispace-U.S.’s technical capabilities and how they can unlock your future missions. Don’t forget to stop by our booth: 429, South Hall.
The manifest remains open for additional payloads on the APEX 1.0 lander and its satellite bays. If you are interested in reaching the far side of the Moon, schedule a meeting with our Business Development Team (businessdevelopment@ispace-us.io)