Agreement marks an important step towards Romania's first lunar mission
Luxembourg, May 14, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ispace EUROPE SA (ispace-EUROPE) and Control Data Systems SRL (CDS), Luxembourg subsidiaries of ispace, inc., will transport precision positioning equipment to Luxembourg We have concluded a payload service agreement for this purpose. Mr. Moon and both companies made the announcement.
Combining precision location and telecommunications, CDS' technology uses ultra-wideband to determine precise location and was developed specifically for space applications with support from the European Space Agency. Since there is no GPS-like system on the moon, this technology will be a breakthrough for future applications related to lunar exploration.
The agreement between the two companies is a joint first step toward making a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of the Moon, with the potential for future commercial purposes. It is also the first Romanian payload delivered to the moon. The technology is scheduled to be integrated into the APEX 1.0 Lunar Module as part of ispace technology US (ispace-US) Mission 3, currently scheduled for 2026. The lunar rover will transport CDS instruments to the surface and use its antenna to test localization techniques. APEX 1.0 remains on the lander.
“ispace is providing companies here in Europe and around the world with access to the lunar surface, allowing them to demonstrate and prove their technology,” said Julien Ramamy, CEO of ispace-EUROPE. Ta. “We are proud to provide the transportation and services that will enable CDS to realize Romania’s first commercial mission to the moon.”
“CDS is developing communications and positioning technologies critical to future lunar exploration. By working with iSpace, we have the opportunity to demonstrate critical technology blocks in the lunar environment for the benefit of future missions. ” said Ovidiu Ratiu, Founder and CEO of CDS.
This payload services agreement is the result of a collaboration between ispace and CDS under a memorandum of understanding signed and announced on March 1, 2024.
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About iSpace Co., Ltd. (https://ispace-inc.com)
ispace is a global lunar exploration company with a vision of “Expanding our planet. Expanding our future.'' We specialize in the design and manufacture of lunar landers and rovers. Masu. By providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the moon, ispace aims to expand humanity's living space into space and realize a sustainable world. The company has operations in Japan, Luxembourg and the United States, and approximately 300 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.ispace-inc.com and follow X: @ispace_inc.
About CDS (https://www.cds.ro/)
Founded in 1994, Control Data Systems SRL (CDS) is a privately owned technology company located in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. CDS is a developer of wireless products and technologies for industrial applications such as aerospace, oil and gas, and environmental monitoring, including wireless applications for the operation and development of satellite AIT, with ESA funding. He has successfully carried out several research projects in the space field. of wireless communication buses for satellite applications.
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