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Argo Space and ispace-U.S. Head to the Moon with Finalized Contract for Lunar Satellite ...
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
ispace-U.S. and Argo Space finalized a contract for Argo to deliver ispace's Lunar Connect communication relay satellite to lunar orbit, starting the mission 'Mission 2.5' with launch planned as early as 2027. This satellite is the first of at least five for ispace's Lunar Connect Service constellation providing communication, positioning, observation, and space situational awareness for the lunar economy.
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The Moon’s infrastructure is becoming tangible with the first lunar relay satellite confirmed for deployment. You in space tech now face a new competitor demanding rapid delivery capabilities and creating orbit assets necessary for the lunar economy’s next phase.
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