Starlab Space is a US-led global joint venture focused on developing a next-generation, AI-enabled commercial space station to ensure continued human presence in low-Earth orbit. As a commercial space station developer, Starlab aims to provide a seamless transition for microgravity science and research as the International Space Station retires. Key partners include Voyager Space, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, Palantir Technologies, and Hilton. Keywords associated with Starlab Space include commercial space station, microgravity research, AI-enabled platform, and low-Earth orbit.
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Starlab Space completed its Commercial Critical Design Review (CCDR) with NASA in attendance, transitioning the program from design into manufacturing and systems integration.
ESA signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus and Voyager Space in November 2023 to explore potential use of the companies’ future Starlab space station.
LambdaVision has pre-booked commercial space in low-Earth orbit through partnerships with Starlab Space LLC, a joint venture led by Voyager Technologies.
Starlab Space coordinated development with NASA, ESA, and JAXA.
Starlab Space’s CCDR confirms the program is executable at scale and that its timeline aligns with ISS transition requirements.
Starlab Space’s global team includes Voyager Technologies, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, Palantir Technologies, and Space Applications Services.
Data from Starlab Space’s CCDR supports the 28th milestone on the NASA Commercial LEO Destinations Space Act Agreement.
Starlab Space’s business plan substantiates a sustainable, robust revenue model and demonstrates ISS-equivalent payload and crew capabilities.
Starlab Space completed a review of its business plan and business model that validates the commercial intent underpinning the Commercial LEO Destinations program.
Starlab Space is being developed as a market-driven platform rather than a government-dependent asset according to its business plan review.
The CCDR milestone confirms Starlab Space’s architecture, safety approach, and performance requirements are technically mature, integrated, and executable, enabling the program to move into fabrication, testing, and assembly.
Completion of the CCDR marks Starlab Space’s transition from design to manufacturing and systems integration.
Marshall Smith is the CEO of Starlab Space.
Starlab Space completed its Commercial Critical Design Review (CCDR).
Starlab Space’s CCDR business plan review demonstrates the program is being built around a diversified commercial market that supports sustained human presence and research in low Earth orbit.
Starlab Space positions the CCDR completion as a critical step in delivering continuous access to low Earth orbit with no gap in capability to science, industry, or national interests.
LambdaVision pre-booked manufacturing time and space onboard Starlab Space’s yet-to-be-launched commercial space station.
Voyager Technologies is a joint venture partner in the Starlab Space commercial space station program alongside Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, Palantir Technologies, and Space Applications Services.
Auxilium will provide orbital 3D bioprinting and biofabrication capabilities aboard the Starlab space station to support advanced research, device development, and manufacturing workflows in regenerative medicine, implantable medical technologies, and complex tissue engineering applications.
Starlab Space and Auxilium signed a partnership agreement to provide 3D bioprinting and biofabrication capabilities in orbit.