I tried to read some of the Starlab parameters from the slide displayed, and if I read them correctly, they are as follows:- station life: 15 years requirement / 30 years goal,- total pressurised volume: 387 m³- crew: 4 nominal / 8 for two-week periods / 3m (missions?) per year- internal payloads: 13 IPP (Internal Payload Platforms, equivalent to the ISS International Standard Payload Rack) x 10 MLE (Mid-deck Locker Equivalent, like a bigger and better version of the modules designed to fit in the ISPR) = 130 MLE*snip*- other unique capabilities / features: robotic arm; large windows
This is the booth for Starlab, a private space station being developed by Voyager and Airbus, which is scheduled to launch by 2028. It will be a cutting-edge laboratory for scientific research and technological development in orbit, and Hilton is also involved in the design of the living space. It looks like you'll be able to enjoy a view of Earth from the large windows.
Starlab Space LLC today announced that Leidos will lead Starlab’s U.S.-based assembly, integration and testing (AI&T) activities for the commercial space station.The collaboration reflects Starlab’s ongoing strategy to align with proven aerospace leaders and reduce risk across development, execution and long-term operations. With Leidos, Starlab gains an experienced integrator capable of providing a wide range of activities, including real-time crew support and ground-based logistics and training infrastructure.“Starlab and Leidos share a commitment to mission success,” said Marshall Smith, Starlab Chief Executive Officer. “As we move quickly from design to development and into real-time operations, Leidos brings the proven execution and domain expertise needed to help us deliver a safe and operational station.”Leidos will assemble and integrate the components of Starlab’s space station into a complete system, supporting compatibility and verifying performance through environmental, functional and performance testing in Alabama. Additional responsibilities under the agreement include safety and mission assurance and systems engineering. This work is critical to supporting Starlab’s readiness to serve NASA, international partners and commercial users following the retirement of the International Space Station.
Continued Starlab Progress: • Completed two milestones, resulting in $4mm NASA cash receipts • To date, completed 27 total milestones, resulting in $174mm NASA cash receipts • Selected Vivace to manufacture primary structure
When it comes to next-generation space stations, the numbers speak for themselves. @Starlab_Space:• 7.7 m wide × 17 m tall• 6 floors – floors!• ~400 m³ pressurized volume• ~80% larger diameter than any ISS module• 100% of ISS payload capacityA next-gen station built for scale, science and mission continuity. https://voyagertechnologies.com/starlab/$VOYG #SpaceEconomy #MissionReady
Ars: How are you coming as far as progress on your initial contract with NASA?Dylan Taylor: We have our CDR (critical design review) coming up. It’s December 15 to 18. We have achieved 27 milestones. We have four milestones left on our CLD Phase One contract.[...]Ars: What is your current timeline for development?Dylan Taylor: We’re still on 2029. I don’t anticipate that pushing out for any reason in the near term. Obviously, if we had a significant delay on Phase Two selection, that could impact things. You know, some people think that we have Starship risk. In my view, I’m highly confident Starship will be ready to go when we’re ready to launch. If it’s not, based on the New Glenn upgrades that were recently announced, if they’re successful in implementing those, then theoretically New Glenn could also launch us. As you know, we’ve got a launch agreement with SpaceX on Starship, so that’s still the plan.[...]Ars: Obviously, there is still an interim administrator at NASA. We had a government shutdown for a month. What’s your current understanding of the timeline for the Phase Two process?Dylan Taylor: The last information we have is that they still expected to send the RFP out by the end of the year, and then have Phase Two selection sometime late Q1, early Q2 next year. That information was mostly communicated prior to the government shutdown. So I think with the government shutdown—I’m guessing here because I don’t know—but I think you probably roll forward 45 days or so. If that’s the case, we’re probably looking at an RFP in January and a selection in probably in June or July. That’s our best estimate based upon what we have been told.
Starlab Space LLC today announced that Mitsubishi Corporation has reserved and pre-purchased capacity on Starlab’s commercial space station, becoming a foundational customer while simultaneously increasing their investment in the company and joining Starlab’s Board of Directors through representative Issei Shinohara. The expanded partnership includes acquisition of usage rights for designated payload volume and utilization of on orbit laboratory facilities on Starlab, positioning Mitsubishi to accelerate space-based research opportunities for Japanese institutions. This customer commitment is accompanied by an expanded equity partnership that brings additional investment to support Starlab’s development. [...]As a customer, Mitsubishi will support Japanese space development objectives while contributing to advancements in areas such as life sciences research, advanced materials development, and next-generation manufacturing technologies that benefit from the unique space environment. The company’s research capacity will enable Japanese institutions to accelerate space-based research in drug discovery, nano-medicine applications, new material development, and next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.
