Agreements reached under this partnership
Business Alliances- 1
Hardware for ArianeGroup's pulse thrusters and reaction control system (RCS) thrusters will be adopted for the ULTRA lander currently under development by ispace.
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ArianeGroup will provide support for the assembly, integration and testing (AIT) of the ULTRA lander.
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The parties will consider opportunities to expand their collaboration beyond the development of the ULTRA lander.
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The parties will establish a stable lander production system and also consider a long-term commercial agreement.
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| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | ArianeGroup GmbH |
| Alliance partner's business activities | A company responsible for critical missions in the space and defense sectors. It covers a broad range of activities for civilian and military launch systems, from design, development, manufacturing, integration, flight preparation and operational readiness through decommissioning at the end of operations. |
| Alliance partner's location | Germany |
| Alliance partner's net sales | 2025 consolidated revenue: €2.6 billion |
| Type of alliance | Business Alliances |
| Details of the alliance | Hardware for ArianeGroup's pulse thrusters and reaction control system (RCS) thrusters will be adopted for the ULTRA lander currently under development by ispace., ArianeGroup will provide support for the assembly, integration and testing (AIT) of the ULTRA lander., The parties will consider opportunities to expand their collaboration beyond the development of the ULTRA lander., The parties will establish a stable lander production system and also consider a long-term commercial agreement. |
| Contract Date | 7 October 2026 |
Items this document does not state (16)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To establish a stable lander production system by leveraging the technical capabilities and experience of both companies, shortening lead times, improving reliability and quality, and expanding capabilities and services for future lunar missions.