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Aviation Giant Joins Forces with Lunar Exploration Company
Japan’s space ambitions are set to take a concrete step forward with the partnership between lunar exploration company ispace and Japan Airlines, JAL Engineering, and JALUX. The agreement, finalized on November 28, 2025, aims to build transportation systems and infrastructure to support long-term operations on the Moon, with a focus on creating a ‘cislunar economy’ that connects life on Earth with activity on the Moon. According to ispace, the partnership will combine the safety and quality expertise of commercial aviation with its own experience in lunar missions, with the goal of enabling regular human and cargo travel beyond Earth. This development was first reported by AeroTime.