DigitalBlast Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand’s mu Space to Jointly Promote Lunar Exploration Program
May 26, 2025
Contributing to Thailand’s national program through research activities, human resource development, and knowledge sharing in the field of space technology.
DigitalBlast Signs MoU with Thailand’s mu Space to Jointly Promote Lunar Exploration Program
DigitalBlast Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shingo Horiguchi), a company that develops compact life science experiment devices and supports the revitalization of the space industry and creation of new businesses, and mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand; CEO & CTO: James Yenbamroong, hereafter “mu Space”), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 25, 2025, to collaborate in promoting a lunar exploration program.
This partnership aims to contribute to Thailand’s national program, the National Space Experiment and Exploration, by jointly advancing lunar exploration efforts. Moving forward, the two companies will strengthen their collaboration through research activities, human resource development, and knowledge sharing in the field of space technology.
Key Areas of Collaboration
Under the MoU, DigitalBlast and mu Space will focus on the following areas of cooperation:
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Organizing lunar missions and supporting the execution of life science experiments
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Supporting life science experiments conducted on the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo” of the International Space Station (ISS) as a preliminary demonstration platform for lunar missions
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Organizing and supporting the execution of space missions and experiments with a view toward the post-ISS era
On May 20, CEO Shingo Horiguchi and other representatives visited Thailand and held discussions with members of mu Space and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)—with whom DigitalBlast signed a separate MoU in January 2025—on the future use and development of space.
DigitalBlast CEO Shingo Horiguchi (third from left) with members of mu Space and AIT, discussing future space development initiatives
About mu Space
mu Space is a Thailand-based aerospace manufacturer engaged in the development and production of satellite components and power systems. The company has contributed to multiple NASA projects and is also actively engaged in R&D for future manned space exploration, including projects involving space data centers, autonomous robots, space suits, and spacecraft.
Company Name: mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd.
Representative: CEO & CTO: James Yenbamroong
Established: 2017