ispace's First Rover Launches, CEO Discusses Lunar Mobility on SpaceNews' Podcast
ispace's first rover has successfully launched, marking a significant step in lunar exploration. This week's episode of SpaceNews' Space Minds podcast delves into this development and more, with Julien Lamamy, CEO of ispace Europe, discussing the future of lunar mobility and resource discovery.
The episode, now available for exclusive subscribers, explores how 'new space' approaches are transforming lunar exploration. Lamamy discusses ispace's focus on cost-efficient exploration, a key factor in making lunar missions more accessible.
New episodes of Space Minds are released every Thursday on SpaceNews.com and various streaming platforms. The podcast, which features interviews with space leaders and experts, also touches on Europe's emerging lunar economy and Luxembourg's role as a global space hub. Meanwhile, ispace is preparing MAGPIE, a European mission to study hydrogen on the Moon, though specific details about the project's start date remain unavailable.
Listen to this week's Space Minds episode to gain insights into ispace's innovative lunar exploration strategies and the broader future of Europe's lunar economy. Subscribe for exclusive access to new episodes every Thursday.