Japan · Lunar-surface data-centre concept study
This project focuses on studying a data center on the lunar surface.
ispace and Shimizu signed an MoU to study cislunar infrastructure including a lunar-surface data centre, siting, construction, power, thermal management and communications. They intend to develop a concept and phased roadmap.
ispace / Shimizu Corporation · Exploratory MoU study
Scope: Shared computing & storage · A shared computing or storage platform, or a program developing that infrastructure. Classification describes intended use, not operating capacity.
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Figures retain their disclosed units and scope. Launched hardware does not establish demonstrated performance; targets may change. Not disclosed means no figure in the reviewed sources.
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Program organization: ispace
Preliminary agreementJoint concept and roadmap study for cislunar infrastructure including a lunar-surface data centre.
Exploratory MoU. Neither party established as purchasing customer.
Announced 15 Apr 2026 · Evidence checked 8 Oct 2026
ispace Shimizu lunar infrastructure MoU (opens in a new tab)Manual review 30 Oct 2026. The April MoU remains a lunar-data-centre concept study for autonomous construction and data integration. The July Starship transport release does not allocate its 500 kg capacity or 2030 target to this study. Hardware, IT load and thermal architecture remain undefined. Last full profile review 15 Oct 2026. Primary body last observed 23 Oct, 06:37 UTC. Source monitoring: blocked. Source collection and substantive profile review are separate checks. Plans and dates may change.
ispace Shimizu MoU (opens in a new tab)Verified announcements and milestones linked to this project, newest first.
Signed exploratory infrastructure-study MoU.
