NASA Sees Progress on Starlab Commercial Space Station Development
December 16, 2024
Washington, D.C. – NASA is seeing progress on the development of Starlab, a commercial space station that will provide a platform for microgravity research, technology development, and other activities in low-Earth orbit (LEO).
Starlab is being developed by Nanoracks, a commercial space company based in Houston, Texas. The station will be approximately the size of the International Space Station (ISS) and will be capable of supporting a crew of up to four astronauts for up to six months at a time.
NASA has awarded Nanoracks a total of $360 million in funding to support the development of Starlab. The company has also received significant funding from private investors.
Starlab is expected to be operational by 2027. The station will be located in LEO at an altitude of approximately 270 miles (435 kilometers). It will have a modular design that will allow for the addition of new modules and capabilities over time.
Starlab will provide a unique platform for microgravity research. The station will be equipped with a variety of scientific instruments and facilities, including a centrifuge, a plant growth chamber, and a human research facility.
In addition to microgravity research, Starlab will also be used for technology development, commercial activities, and educational outreach. The station will be a testbed for new technologies that could be used on future space missions, such as lunar and Mars missions.
Starlab will also be used for commercial activities, such as manufacturing and tourism. The station will provide a unique opportunity for companies to conduct research and develop new products and services in space.
Finally, Starlab will be used for educational outreach. The station will be a platform for students to learn about space exploration and science.
NASA is excited about the progress that is being made on the development of Starlab. The station will provide a valuable platform for microgravity research, technology development, commercial activities, and educational outreach.
For more information, please contact:
NASA Headquarters Media Relations Office 202-358-1750 media@nasa.gov
NASA Sees Progress on Starlab Commercial Space Station Development
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