Beijing, China — May 18, 2026 — Phemotron Systems today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL), marking a major milestone in international collaboration for deep space technology development, education, and cislunar exploration initiatives.
The agreement was formally signed and celebrated on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Beijing, China, with participation from Dr. Zhongmin Wang, Director of International Cooperation Center, Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL), alongside Dr. Femi Ishola, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Phemotron Systems.
The partnership establishes cooperation on two flagship initiatives:
Project D.A.W.N
Project D.A.W.N will focus on:
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Joint education and training programs
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Academic exchanges
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Collaborative scientific and engineering research projects
Cislunar CubeSat Constellation (C3) Program
The C3 initiative will advance:
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Joint cislunar and deep space exploration CubeSat platform design and development
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Scientific payload integration and testing
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International cooperation in next-generation small satellite missions beyond Low Earth Orbit
The agreement represents a growing global effort to expand access to space technology through collaborative research, academic engagement, and international engineering partnerships.
“This Memorandum of Understanding represents an important step toward strengthening international cooperation in deep space exploration, scientific research, and educational exchange. Through collaboration with Phemotron Systems on Project D.A.W.N and the Cislunar CubeSat Constellation (C3) initiative, we look forward to advancing innovative CubeSat technologies, cultivating global scientific talent, and contributing to humanity’s long-term exploration of cislunar and deep space environments.”
— Zhongmin Wang, Director of International Cooperation Center, Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL)
The initiative also reinforces a broader mission to position emerging space ecosystems as active contributors to humanity’s future in space.
“From Low Earth Orbit to cislunar space. From a university classroom to deep space exploration, we now have a solid roadmap for African space explorers” Dr. Femi stated.
Phemotron Systems emphasized that the collaboration is centered on empowering the next generation of engineers, researchers, and innovators through hands-on participation in advanced space systems development.
“This partnership is bigger than a single agreement — it is the beginning of a new era of global collaboration where emerging nations actively participate in shaping the future of deep space exploration. Together with DSEL, we are building pathways for collaborative research, multi-cultural education, satellite development, and cislunar innovation that will empower the next generation of engineers, scientists, and explorers across Africa and beyond. From African classrooms to cislunar space, we are creating a roadmap for meaningful participation in humanity’s future beyond Earth. One university, one team, one satellite at a time — we are launching Africa to space not as consumers or observers, but as co-developers and co-architects.”
— Dr. Femi Ishola, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Phemotron Systems
The MOU signals the beginning of long-term cooperation between both organizations in support of scientific advancement, international capacity building, and future deep space missions.
About Phemotron Systems
Phemotron Systems is a space technology and advanced engineering company headquartered in Nigeria, Africa, with offices in Florida, USA, and Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on satellite systems, deep space innovation, research collaboration, and international STEM development initiatives aimed at expanding global participation in space exploration and advanced aerospace technologies.
About Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL)
The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) is a China-based research institution dedicated to advancing deep space exploration technologies, lunar and planetary science, and international scientific cooperation.
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