Starlab

The countdown is on for Starlab's first-ever European User Conference next week!    Attendees from across Europe, along with Starlab partners from the U.S. and Japan, will gather in Berlin to help shape Europe’s future in a post-ISS era. As the space community transitions from government-led programs to a commercial ecosystem in low Earth orbit, this conference is about more than technology—it’s about aligning policy, capital, science, and operations to ensure Europe remains a driving force in space.    Industry professionals, space agencies, policymakers, and researchers will discuss how Starlab can advance research and innovation in materials science and biotechnology. The program includes astronaut insights, agency perspectives, and sessions on commercialization and payload development—designed to connect capabilities, strengthen public-private collaboration, and build new markets in microgravity research and in-space manufacturing. #StarlabUC, Airbus Defence and Space, Voyager Technologies, Space Applications Services NV/SA, Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-Württemberg

Scale isn’t just about size. It’s about impact. Starlab is being built to do more than sustain life in orbit. It’s being designed to scale human presence, science and industry in space. As the most advanced commercial space station under development, Starlab brings together decades of ISS experience, AI-enabled design and global partnerships that make continuous human presence and missions in low-Earth orbit sustainable — and profitable. From manufacturing and life sciences to defense applications and international collaboration, Starlab is where the future of space economy scales. Learn more: http://bit.ly/46RaFWs #VOYG #MissionReady #TeamVoyager

From the Alps to Low Earth Orbit. Starlab recently sponsored the RPV Space Fall Semester master class at the University of St.Gallen, where students are exploring the future of space commercialization. Chief Scientist Dr. Luis Zea kicked things off, sharing our mission to ensure a seamless transition of microgravity research from the ISS. This hands-on program challenges teams to design integrated business models, conduct market research, develop investment strategies, and build communication plans for space-based biotech ventures. Ulrich Kübler joined to support student teams as they explored new business models and strategies for space-based biotech and innovation. As part of our University Consortium, this program helps connect global academic talent with the real challenges of building the next generation of commercial space stations.

We're excited to expand our network in Australia with Saber Astronautics! Saber Astronautics will support business development by engaging new customers for Starlab’s commercial space station and provide technical execution services, including feasibility assessments, hardware integration and in-orbit operational support. The collaboration further extends Starlab’s international partnerships and expands opportunities for Australia, the United States and allied nations to benefit from orbital R&D. Marshall Smith, CEO of Starlab, and Jason Held, CEO of Saber Astronautics, signed the agreement during the 76th IAC in Sydney. Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency, was also on hand to witness the new partnership.

An Australia-sized thanks to everyone who joined us at yesterday's reception! We loved introducing Starlab to so many new faces and sharing our vision for the future of LEO. The first days at IAC Sydney have been out of this world, and our team has loved connecting with explorers, innovators and partners from around the world who share our excitement for what's possible. Haven't stopped by yet? Swing by booth #426 today. Let's discuss the scale, science, and spirit behind Starlab.

Today, we announced that Space Applications Services NV/SA (SAS SpaceApps), a Belgium-based leader in space engineering and payload integration, has joined as a joint venture partner and investor. SAS SpaceApps contributes deep experience in space systems, mission operations and payload integration with capabilities that include avionics, payload development, the end-to-end International Commercial Experiment Cubes (ICE Cubes) service, and mission integration and operations control software. "Adding SAS SpaceApps as both an investor and partner proves we're rapidly moving from design to reality," said Marshall Smith, CEO of Starlab. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gpqhbRf4

Voyager completed more than 1,400 customer missions to low-Earth orbit for 36 nations – you can call us your one-stop for mission management, ensuring every phase of your mission. We unite commercial innovation, mission integration expertise and orbital infrastructure. And the Voyager experience on the #ISS today is the Starlab experience of tomorrow, delivering the same trusted mission management solutions across current and future stations. Join Voyager for seamless space missions and visit us at #IAC2025 Starlab booth 426. #VOYG #MissionReady http://bit.ly/3Wcz4zx

Amazing teamwork, achieving a critical demonstration which ensures an autonomous docking capability aboard Starlab, proving we continue to be the most advanced commercial LEO destination in development. We're at IAC Booth 426 and look forward to talking to you there! #IAC2025

Congratulations to our partners at Northrop Grumman and Voyager Technologies on the successful completion of a critical rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD) demonstration. This achievement represents a significant milestone in the development of fully autonomous docking capabilities for Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft. Northrop Grumman is adapting Cygnus to autonomously dock and deliver cargo to Starlab, advancing the future of space logistics and mission support. This autonomous docking test is a crucial step in ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of supplies and equipment necessary for ongoing and future missions at Starlab. We look forward to continuing our collaboration as we push the boundaries of space exploration and technology together.  

From the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Centre to the Texas oil fields and tech corridor, discovery has always been tied to the courage to explore. Space is no different. Starlab is designed to deliver breakthroughs that matter on Earth, from microgravity research that advances treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's to material innovations that strengthen the semiconductor supply chain and support national security. Starlab's global network is moving science and strategy forward together. Visit us at booth 426 to learn more.