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Starlab Space is a U.S.-led global joint venture developing a next-generation commercial space…

Team
  • Dylan TaylorFOUNDER
  • Marshall SmithCEO
Categories
Commercial SpaceCommercial Space StationSpace Research & DevelopmentMicrogravity ScienceSpace Infrastructure ServicesSpace Tourism & Hospitality
Business Model
Hardware + Services with Market-Driven Commercial Space Station Operations
Funding
Total Raised$310.7M
Last RoundGrant · $15M — 2025
Markets
United StatesEuropeGlobal

Players (17)

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Orbital Reef

www.blueorigin.com

A commercial space station project led by Blue Origin and Sierra Space, designed for research, industrial, and tourism activities in low Earth orbit.

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Axiom Station

www.axiomspace.com

Axiom Space is developing the world's first commercial space station, initially as modules attached to the ISS, with plans for a free-flying station for research and commercial use.

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Vast

www.vastspace.com

Vast is building next-generation space stations focused on long-term human habitation and thriving in space.

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Northrop Grumman

www.northropgrumman.com

Northrop Grumman was developing a commercial space station concept and now supports Starlab, but previously had its own independent design for LEO research and commercial activity.

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Sierra Space

www.sierraspace.com

Sierra Space is a key partner in Orbital Reef and is developing its own space station technologies for commercial destinations in low Earth orbit.

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SpaceX

www.spacex.com

SpaceX is partnering with NASA to advance commercial space station capabilities, focusing on transportation and infrastructure for future LEO platforms.

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Special Aerospace Services

specialaerospaceservices.com

Special Aerospace Services is collaborating with NASA to develop commercial space station technologies and services for LEO operations.

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ThinkOrbital

thinkorbital.com

ThinkOrbital is developing modular orbital platforms for commercial and research activities in low Earth orbit.

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Lunar Gateway

www.nasa.gov

Lunar Gateway is a NASA-led international project for a space station in lunar orbit, with some commercial partnerships, though its primary focus is beyond LEO.

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ISS National Lab (CASIS)

www.issnationallab.org

The ISS National Lab, managed by CASIS, provides commercial research opportunities on the International Space Station, serving as a transitional platform until new stations are operational.

Funding Rounds

Grant · $160M2021
Grant · $58M2023
Grant · $15M2025
Texas Space Commission