EdgeCortix: Ispace, Inc. and EdgeCortix Inc. Agree to Collaborate on Latest AI-Enabled Lunar Missions

ispace, inc. and EdgeCortix Inc. announced a mutual strategic cooperation to explore cislunar development using EdgeCortix's low-power AI specific processors with ispace lunar exploration activities. The agreement in the form of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) focuses on using EdgeCortix's SAKURA-II platform, an advanced AI hardware acceleration device (processor) providing best-in-class power-efficiency, driven by their patented low-latency Dynamic Neural Accelerator (DNA) technology and MERA software and compiler framework. In January, EdgeCortix announced that NASA had deemed its SAKURA-I AI Accelerator platform suitable for space missions including in Earth orbit and on the lunar surface, demonstrating high levels of radiation resiliency, and proving its technology. NASA Electronic Parts and Packaging Program (NEPP) executed two phases of testing on EdgeCortix's AI accelerator, subjecting it to both proton and heavy ion radiations to evaluate its ability to withstand radiation impact in space-like environments. The NEPP testing initiative was commissioned to advance the goal of achieving full autonomy in space. Currently, ispace is actively operating the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Mission 2, returning valuable data during its low-energy, highly efficient trajectory to the Moon. The RESILIENCE lunar lander successfully completed a flyby of the Moon on February 15, 2025, reaching its closest point at 22:43 UTC, February 14, 2025. Future missions. ispace is leveraging its global presence through its three business units in Japan, the U.S., and Luxembourg, for the simultaneous development of upcoming missions. Mission 2, featuring the RESILIENCE lunar lander, is led by ispace Japan launched on January 15, 2025, completed a lunar flyby on February 15, 2020, and is currently traveling to the Moon. During the mission, the TENACIOUS micro rovers will be deployed on the lunar surface to conduct a technological demonstration of regolith extraction as well as mobility on the lunar surface. Mission 3, debuting the APEX 1.0 lunar lander, is led By ispace- U.S. and is expected to launch in 2026. The company's fourth mission, which will utilize the Series 3 lander, currently being designed in Japan, is scheduled to be launched by 2027. ispace, inc. and EdgeCortix Inc. announced a mutual strategic cooperation to explore cislunar development using EdgeCortix's low-power AI specific processors with ispace lunar exploration activities. The agreement in the form of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) focuses on using EdgeCortix's SAKURA-II platform, an advanced AI hardware acceleration device (processor) providing best-in-class power-efficiency, driven by their patented low-latency Dynamic Neural Accelerator (DNA) technology and MERA software and compiler framework. In January, EdgeCortix announced that NASA had deemed its SAKURA-I AI Accelerator platform suitable for space missions including in Earth orbit and on the lunar surface, demonstrating high levels of radiation resiliency, and proving its technology. NASA Electronic Parts and Packaging Program (NEPP) executed two phases of testing on EdgeCortix's AI accelerator, subjecting it to both proton and heavy ion radiations to evaluate its ability to withstand radiation impact in space-like environments. The NEPP testing initiative was commissioned to advance the goal of achieving full autonomy in space. Currently, ispace is actively operating the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Mission 2, returning valuable data during its low-energy, highly efficient trajectory to the Moon. The RESILIENCE lunar lander successfully completed a flyby of the Moon on February 15, 2025, reaching its closest point at 22:43 UTC, February 14, 2025. Future missions. ispace is leveraging its global presence through its three business units in Japan, the U.S., and Luxembourg, for the simultaneous development of upcoming missions. Mission 2, featuring the RESILIENCE lunar lander, is led by ispace Japan launched on January 15, 2025, completed a lunar flyby on February 15, 2020, and is currently traveling to the Moon. During the mission, the TENACIOUS micro rovers will be deployed on the lunar surface to conduct a technological demonstration of regolith extraction as well as mobility on the lunar surface. Mission 3, debuting the APEX 1.0 lunar lander, is led By ispace- U.S. and is expected to launch in 2026. The company's fourth mission, which will utilize the Series 3 lander, currently being designed in Japan, is scheduled to be launched by 2027.