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ispace Delays First U.S. Lunar Mission to 2030

3/28/2026

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ispace, inc., a lunar exploration company, announced on March 27, 2026 that its ULTRA lunar lander will replace the VoidRunner engine, delaying the first U.S. mission to 2030.
The company also plans two Japanese missions in 2028 and 2029.
It is developing a Lunar Connect Service with a five-satellite constellation planned for 2030.
These changes depend on NASA approval and involve reforms across the U.S. and Japanese entities.

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ispace, inc., a lunar exploration company, announced on March 27, 2026 that its ULTRA lunar lander will replace the VoidRunner engine, delaying the first U.S. mission to 2030.
The company also plans two Japanese missions in 2028 and 2029.
It is developing a Lunar Connect Service with a five-satellite constellation planned for 2030.
These changes depend on NASA approval and involve reforms across the U.S. and Japanese entities.