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space4 days ago•3 min saved

NASA Launches $100M+ Competition for Private Successors to International Space Station

NASA has released a 360-page request for proposals (RFP) seeking private companies to build commercial space stations in low Earth orbit (LEO) to replace the retiring International Space Station (ISS). The agency aims to select two or more contractors by April 2027, with the first stations potentially operational by 2030. Phase 1 winners will receive at least $100 million, while later phases involve billions in funding for development, certification, and crewed missions. Key bidders include Axiom Space, Voyager Space, and Vast Space. NASA has eased transportation requirements, offering to broker flights via Boeing’s Starliner to reduce burdens on station builders, as SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is slated for retirement around 2030-2032.

via Ars Technica|

#axiom-space #commercial-space #low-earth-orbit

business4 months ago•3 min saved

Voyager to Acquire Astrobotic to Accelerate Lunar Infrastructure Plans

Voyager Technologies announced an agreement to acquire Astrobotic for up to $300 million, consisting of $162 million in cash and stock, plus $9 million in assumed debt and up to $129 million in milestone-based earnouts, with closing expected in July pending regulatory approvals. Astrobotic, known for its Peregrine lunar lander (which failed to achieve a landing during NASA’s CLPS mission) and the Griffin program, will continue operating from Pittsburgh as Voyager builds a comprehensive lunar-infrastructure platform. The deal aligns with NASA’s Artemis Moon-base ambitions and maintains ongoing CLPS contracts and Astrobotic’s work on lunar and suborbital technologies, including LunaGrid and reusable vehicles.

via SpaceNews|

#astrobotic #business #clps

aerospace-industry2 years ago•4 min saved

"Colorado's Growing Influence in Space Sustainability and Exploration"

The Denver-Boulder area has become a thriving hub for the aerospace industry, with 191 aerospace businesses supporting 29,000 jobs in the region. Companies range from established prime contractors like Lockheed Martin and Boeing to innovative startups such as Voyager Space and Orbit Fab. The area's proximity to the Rocky Mountains and its robust military presence, including three U.S. Space Force bases, have contributed to its growth. With a focus on national security needs and commercial space ventures, the region has seen significant expansion and is poised to continue attracting talent and investment.

via CNBC|

#aerospace #aerospace-industry #denver-boulder

space-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Starship to Launch Starlab: A New Era in Commercial Space Stations"

The Starlab commercial space station, a joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, will launch on SpaceX's Starship rocket with a habitable volume equivalent to half of the International Space Station's. It is set to launch no earlier than 2028 and will fit inside Starship's payload bay in a single flight. The involvement of Airbus makes Starlab attractive to European nations as a destination, potentially providing an advantage in finding customers beyond NASA to support the expense of flying and operating the station.

via Ars Technica|

#airbus #space-station #space-technology

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"SpaceX's Starship to Launch Starlab's Private Space Station into Orbit"

Starlab Space has chosen SpaceX's Starship megarocket to launch its giant steel space station, Starlab, into orbit in 2028, as it is the only rocket capable of lifting the massive structure in a single flight. The space station, a joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, will be fully equipped on the ground for seamless operations and will cater to space agencies, researchers, and commercial companies for various experiments. The megarocket, still in its experimental phase, has a lift capacity of 150 metric tons to low Earth orbit and is designed for full reusability.

via Gizmodo|

#commercial-space-station #space-exploration #spacex

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Starlab Secures SpaceX Launch for Private Space Station"

SpaceX has partnered with Voyager Space and Airbus to launch a private space station called Starlab into orbit using a single Starship rocket, aiming to provide a continued human presence in low-Earth orbit after the International Space Station is decommissioned. The ambitious plan is reliant on SpaceX's Starship launch platform, which has yet to be proven viable after two failed orbital launch attempts. Despite the hurdles, the companies are confident in getting Starlab off the ground before 2030, with SpaceX expressing optimism about the future of commercial space.

via Futurism|

#airbus #private-space-station #space-exploration

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"SpaceX Plans to Launch 'Starlab' Private Space Station in Late 2020s"

SpaceX's Starship rocket has been chosen to launch the Starlab private space station, which is targeted to begin operations in the late 2020s. The four-person commercial station is expected to be up and running before 2030, providing a new outpost for astronauts after the International Space Station ceases operations. Starlab is being developed by Voyager Space and Airbus, and will be sent into orbit in a single flight by the massive Starship rocket, which is part of SpaceX's next-generation transportation system.

via Space.com|

#private-space-station #space #spacex

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Starlab Secures SpaceX's Starship for Private Space Station Launch"

Voyager Space and Airbus announced that their private space station, Starlab, will be launched into orbit by SpaceX's Starship rocket before 2030, aiming to avoid a potential "space station gap" after the International Space Station is decommissioned. The decision to launch in a single mission reduces on-orbit risks, and the joint venture between Voyager and Airbus will leverage technical expertise from both companies. The project received a $160 million contract from NASA for design and development, with a focus on having Starlab in orbit before the ISS retirement in 2030.

via TechCrunch|

#airbus #private-space-station #space-exploration

space-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Starlab: The First Commercial Space Station Aboard Starship"

Starlab Space, a joint venture of Voyager Space and Airbus Space and Defence, has selected SpaceX’s Starship to launch the Starlab commercial space station on a single flight. The station, designed to be launched on a single flight, will be made of stainless steel and features a large habitation and laboratory module with a smaller service module attached to it for power and propulsion. The companies did not disclose terms of the agreement or a projected launch date, but are confident that Starlab will be launched before the decommissioning of the International Space Station in 2030.

via SpaceNews|

#commercial-space-station #space-technology #spacex

space2 years ago•2 min saved

Europe's Space Ambitions Soar with Airbus, Voyager, and ESA Partnership

Airbus and Voyager Space have signed an agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) to study the potential use of their Starlab commercial space station as a successor to the International Space Station (ISS). The agreement involves studying how Starlab can provide continued access to space for Europe after the retirement of the ISS, including ESA astronaut missions and research. ESA may also provide cargo and crew transportation for Starlab. This collaboration aims to extend Europe's footprint in space and ensure its leadership in the new generation of commercial space exploration.

via SpaceNews|

#airbus #european-space-agency-esa #international-space-station-iss

science-and-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

Europe's Bold Leap into Commercial Space: Preparing for a Paradigm Shift with SpaceX and Voyager

ESA, Airbus, and Voyager Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Starlab space station, outlining their intention to foster science and technology development in low Earth orbit. The collaboration will focus on exploring opportunities for access to space for Europe through the Starlab space station, including astronaut missions, research activities, and commercial business development. The agreement reflects ESA's ambition for a smooth transition from the International Space Station towards sustained exploitation of human and robotic infrastructures in low Earth orbit after 2030. Starlab is expected to launch in 2028, with commercial operations starting in 2029.

via European Space Agency|

#airbus #esa #low-earth-orbit

space3 years ago•4 min saved

Northrop Grumman and Voyager Space Forge Partnership for Commercial Space Station

Northrop Grumman and Voyager Space have announced a partnership to develop a commercial space station project. Northrop Grumman will modify its Cygnus spacecraft to dock autonomously with Voyager's Starlab space station, while also ending development of its own proposed commercial station. The partnership aims to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to create a strong contender for replacing the International Space Station. The collaboration will also allow Northrop to provide Cygnus cargo resupply services to other customers. NASA sees the partnership as a positive development in the evolution of the low Earth orbit economy.

via SpaceNews|

#commercial-space-station #cygnus-spacecraft #northrop-grumman

space3 years ago•3 min saved

Northrop Grumman Joins Voyager Space in Commercial Space Station Endeavor

Northrop Grumman has decided to abandon its plans to develop its own commercial space station and instead join forces with Voyager Space to assist in the development of the Starlab space station. The partnership will involve the development of autonomous docking systems for Northrop's Cygnus cargo spacecraft to dock with Starlab. The move comes as part of NASA's efforts to support the development of commercial successors to the International Space Station, which is set to retire in 2030. Northrop will withdraw from its agreement with NASA, and the agency will redirect the remaining funding to add milestones to agreements with Voyager Space, Blue Origin, and Axiom Space.

via SpaceNews|

#commercial-space-station #nasa #northrop-grumman

space-exploration3 years ago•3 min saved

Voyager Space Partners with Northrop Grumman for Starlab Space Station

Voyager Space has announced a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman to develop autonomous rendezvous and docking technology for Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft and provide cargo resupply services for the Starlab space station. The collaboration aims to strengthen the development of Starlab and the enhanced Cygnus system for NASA's Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Development program. Northrop Grumman will upgrade its Cygnus cargo vehicle with a fully autonomous docking system, enabling independent docking between spacecraft. The Cygnus spacecraft will deliver pressurized cargo to Starlab over a five-year period, supporting future human spaceflight missions.

via PR Newswire|

#autonomous-docking #cygnus-spacecraft #northrop-grumman

space-exploration3 years ago•2 min saved

"Airbus and Voyager Space Forge Transatlantic Partnership to Build Next-Gen Space Station"

Airbus and Voyager Space have formed a joint venture to build a private version of the International Space Station (ISS), expanding Europe's role in the project. Airbus will become a core partner in developing, building, and operating the orbital research post, replacing Lockheed Martin's role. The project, called Starlab, is one of three private concepts designed to replace the aging ISS, with plans to deploy in 2028. NASA plans to retire the ISS in 2030 and rely on private companies for scientific research in low-Earth orbit.

via Fox Business|

#airbus #international-space-station #private-space-station