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The earliest launch is planned for 2027, accelerating business development such as Luna Connect Services through Mission 2.5. Cost recognition is expected to be reflected in the next period, with no impact on the full-year forecast for the FY2027.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the business alliance\nispace's U.S. consolidated subsidiary ispace-U.S. has decided to enter into a contract with Argo Space for lunar-orbiting communications satellite launches. The target satellite is the lunar-orbiting communication satellite 'Artemis' (Alpine), with the earliest launch planned for 2027. The contract amount is non-disclosed due to confidentiality. Going forward, the company will strengthen the provision of communication and position data services in Cis-Luna space and advance SSA technology demonstrations.\n\n### Outlook and impact\nThis contract accelerates the deployment of Luna Connect Services and ties to a plan to deploy at least five satellites in lunar orbit by 2030. The company plans to use its own lander and OTV as a transportation method, in addition to third-party transportation services provided by Argo. However, cost recognition is anticipated in the next period, and the impact on the full-year earnings forecast for the FY2027 is currently unknown.","jir_financial_highlights":"Contract amount: Unknown (Unknown)\nLaunch timing: Earliest in 2027 (Unknown)\nTiming of cost recognition: Earliest in 2027 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#ispace, #ArgoSpaceCollaboration, #LunarOrbitSatellite, #LunaConnectServices","jir_key_figures":"Contract signing date: 2026-09-17\nLaunch timing: Earliest in 2027\nTarget vehicle: 1 lunar-orbiting communications satellite (Alpine)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010ispace\u3011Contract with Argo Space for Lunar-Orbit Satellite Launch Signed \uff5c Planned for 2027 Launch","jir_meta_description":"ispace announces that its U.S. subsidiary has signed a launch contract with Argo Space for Mission 2.5 lunar-orbit satellite. Launch timing is earliest in 2027, with cost recognition in the next period. 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