Mitsubishi Corporation is a multifaceted company with a presence in the space industry through its investment in Starlab Space LLC, a U.S. company aiming to launch and operate the successor to the International Space Station. Furthermore, Mitsubishi Corporation proposes optimal solutions to customers in the aviation and defense/space industries. The company aims to leverage its knowledge and networks to expand its operations in the space sector.
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Starlab has worked with Belgium-based Space Applications Services, Canada’s MDA Space, and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation on its technological development.
Mitsubishi Corporation is a named investor in Starlab and provides Japanese industrial capital and a strategic link to JAXA’s interest in commercial LEO.
The Starlab program includes partners Voyager Technologies, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, Palantir Technologies, ESA, JAXA, and Space Applications Services.
Starlab Space’s global team includes Voyager Technologies, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, Palantir Technologies, and Space Applications Services.
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.
Mitsubishi Corporation joined Starlab as a major space station customer.
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 in Starlab in 2024 and will now send a director to participate in Starlab's management due to the additional investment.
Mitsubishi Corporation aims to expand the utilization of the space station across various industries such as semiconductors and life sciences since its investment in Starlab in April 2024.
The partnership positions Mitsubishi Corporation to accelerate space-based research opportunities for Japanese institutions.
Mitsubishi Corporation's acquisition of usage rights is expected to contribute to the development of Japan's manned space activities promoted by JAXA.
Mitsubishi Corporation dispatched a director to participate in the management of Starlab.
Mitsubishi Corporation invested additional funds in Starlab Space, a candidate company for the commercial space station program, on January 13.
Mitsubishi Corporation will utilize on-orbit laboratory facilities on Starlab.
Mitsubishi Corporation has reserved and pre-purchased capacity on Starlab’s commercial space station.
Mitsubishi Corporation acquired the usage rights for Starlab's commercial space station experimental section.
Mitsubishi Corporation's commitment to Starlab comes with an expanded equity partnership that supports Starlab’s development.
Mitsubishi Corporation is a foundational customer of Starlab and has increased its investment in the company.
Mitsubishi Corporation's research capacity will accelerate space-based research in drug discovery, nano-medicine, new material development, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Mitsubishi Corporation will contribute to advancements in life sciences research and advanced materials development through its partnership with Starlab.