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SpaceX's Starship Selected to Launch Starlab Space Station

The commercial space station Starlab, a joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, is set to launch on SpaceX's Starship in a single mission before the decade ends.

Overview

  • Starlab aims to replace the International Space Station, with a launch planned as early as 2028.
  • The space station will be about 26 feet in diameter, requiring a powerful rocket like Starship for a single launch.
  • SpaceX's history of reliability and high-cadence launches influenced the decision to select Starship for the mission.
  • Starlab will support a crew of four and is designed for microgravity research, aiming for a 30-year operational lifespan.
  • The project has received NASA funding under the Commercial LEO Destinations program, with design reviews ongoing.