Agreements reached under this partnership
Business alliance- 1
Expanding the scope of collaboration into new strategic areas, including interoperability, user access and service provision, in order to expand communications, navigation and transport services on the Moon.
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Considering the potential use of the capabilities of Leonardo's space division in AI applicable to space robotics and space exploration.
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Considering collaboration on the development of user terminals and space and ground segments in anticipation of future demand.
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Considering how to expand communications coverage on and around the Moon, enhance positioning and navigation capabilities, increase data communications capacity, and improve resilience for future lunar exploration missions.
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Considering the potential use of the orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) developed by ispace to transport satellites for the ESA communications and PNT program Moonlight into lunar orbit.
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| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | Telespazio, Leonardo |
| Alliance partner's business activities | Telespazio: Business involving infrastructure services on the Moon, including communications, positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), as well as lunar transportation. Leonardo: Aerospace, defense and security businesses, and AI capabilities applicable to space robotics and space exploration. |
| Alliance partner's location | Italy |
| Type of alliance | Business alliance |
| Details of the alliance | Expanding the scope of collaboration into new strategic areas, including interoperability, user access and service provision, in order to expand communications, navigation and transport services on the Moon., Considering the potential use of the capabilities of Leonardo's space division in AI applicable to space robotics and space exploration., Considering collaboration on the development of user terminals and space and ground segments in anticipation of future demand., Considering how to expand communications coverage on and around the Moon, enhance positioning and navigation capabilities, increase data communications capacity, and improve resilience for future lunar exploration missions., Considering the potential use of the orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) developed by ispace to transport satellites for the ESA communications and PNT program Moonlight into lunar orbit. |
| Ownership ratio | Telespazio is a joint venture owned 67% by Leonardo and 33% by Thales. Equity stake in this partnership: Not disclosed |
| 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 build on the cooperative relationship established under the letter of intent signed by ispace and Telespazio in 2025, and to consider expanding communications, navigation and transport services on the Moon, improving interoperability and user access, and developing infrastructure to support future lunar exploration missions.