Starlab, meet Starship: Private space station buys SpaceX launch for later this decade
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-31 11:00:39
Summary
SpaceX has signed a deal with Starlab, a private space station joint venture of Voyager and Airbus, to launch on the company's Starship rocket. The private station, Starlab, is being developed by Voyager Space and Airbus, along with partners including Northrop Grumman and Hilton. The launch is targeted for as early as 2028, and the station's modules are designed to be about 26 feet in diameter. The partnership allows SpaceX to advance its Starship development while providing Starlab with a reliable launch vehicle.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/31/voyagers-starlab-space-station-buys-spacex-starship-launch.html