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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Voyager Space is working with multiple undisclosed providers to supply crew and cargo services for its Starlab space station using a standard docking system designed to be compatible with various spacecraft.
Voyager Space acquired engineering company ZIN Technologies on 2023-03-13 to obtain microgravity research equipment to support plans for its Starlab space station.
Voyager Space and its operating company Nanoracks were awarded $160,000,000 in NASA funding in 2021 for the Starlab space station as part of the Commercial LEO Destination program.
Voyager Space and its operating company Nanoracks were awarded $160,000,000 in NASA funding in 2021 for the Starlab space station.
The basic elements of the Starlab space station include a large inflatable habitat designed and built by Lockheed Martin, a metallic docking node, a power and propulsion element, a large robotic arm for servicing cargo and payloads, and the George Washington Carver Science Park.
The basic elements of the Starlab space station include a large inflatable habitat designed and built by Lockheed Martin, a metallic docking node, a power and propulsion element, a large robotic arm for servicing cargo and payloads, and a state-of-the-art laboratory system.