Takeshi Hakamada

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Develops networked micro robots for building detailed maps of available resources in the space

Operates as a lunar robotic exploration company that manufactures micro-robotic technology based landers and rovers

The company is located in the US. Part of ispace, Inc., ispace Technologies US, Inc. is an American private lunar robotic exploration company specializing in developing micro-robotic technology to enable low-cost, frequent transportation services to and on the moon. The company focuses on expanding human presence in space by creating a sustainable space-based economy centered on lunar resource utilization, particularly water extraction for fuel production. Its activities include lunar surface exploration, resource mapping, processing, and delivery to customers in cislunar space, supporting commercial lunar mining and infrastructure development. The company’s flagship programs, such as HAKUTO-R, involve multiple lunar missions deploying lightweight landers and small planetary rovers equipped with advanced imaging, environmental sensors, and AI capabilities for terrain mapping and resource harvesting. ispace Technologies US collaborates with partners including NASA, JAXA, and MBRSC, and participates in initiatives like the JAL Group’s ARGO project, the first lunar transport service by an airline. The company pursues a multidisciplinary approach combining technology, finance, policy, and science to accelerate private-sector innovation in space exploration, supports pharmaceutical and life sciences research in lunar microgravity, and offers payload services for government, academic, and commercial customers.