The Journal of Space Commerce

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HAKUTO-R Lunar Exploration Program Sunsets

ispace Continues on its Lunar Quest with Gratitude for Partnerships

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Tom Patton
Dec 10, 2025
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The HAKUTO-R lunar exploration program launched in September 2018 by ispace has concluded as the contracts with all 22 partner companies expired on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

“The vast amount of knowledge and data ispace has learned and acquired over the seven years of the HAKUTO-R program is a tremendous asset.”
Takeshi Hakamada, ispace

HAKUTO-R was the init…

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