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 LLC has been participating in the CLD program since Phase 1 in 2021 and is currently developing a space station.
Mitsubishi Corporation announced on January 13, 2026, that it has made additional investments in Starlab Space LLC and acquired usage rights for a commercial space station experimental area.
Mitsubishi Corporation invested additional funds in Starlab Space, a candidate company for the commercial space station program, on January 13.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank will support Starlab Space LLC’s efforts to develop and commercialize space station technologies through its investment.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited invested an undisclosed amount in Starlab Space LLC.
Starlab Space completed a structural test article preliminary design review earlier this year, supported by NASA.
Marshall Smith is the CEO of Starlab Space.
Janus Henderson Group will make a strategic investment in Starlab Space.
Starlab Space develops next generation commercial space stations.
Tim Kopra, CEO of Starlab Space and former NASA astronaut, now advises Solar Foods on space applications.
Starlab Space LLC and Leidos share a commitment to mission success.
Leidos will lead Starlab Space LLC's U.S.-based assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) activities for the commercial space station.
Starlab Space LLC is working with partners including Hilton, Journey, Northrop Grumman, and The Ohio State University.
Starlab Space LLC is a consortium led by Voyager Technologies, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, Palantir Technologies, and Space Applications Services.
Axiom Space, Blue Origin, and Starlab Space have been selected for NASA's CLD program.
Starlab Space has announced a partnership with Belgium-based Space Applications Services as a joint venture partner and investor.
Starlab Space announced that Space Applications Services has joined as a joint venture partner and investor.
The partnership between Starlab Space and Space Applications Services expands Starlab's global footprint.
Starlab Space LLC has engaged in a strategic partnership with Saber Astronautics.
Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully performed a rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking demonstration with Starlab Space Stations and Voyager Technologies.