Starlab Space,<\/b> the joint venture between Voyager Space <\/b>and Airbus, <\/b>welcomed Japanese multinational company Mitsubishi Corporation<\/b> as a new strategic partner and equity owner. This partnership, announced on April 4, aims to expand access for the Japanese space economy and industrial base into the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) marketplace by utilizing Starlab\u2019s technologies and capabilities.<\/p>\n
Mikito Nakaniwa, division COO of Infrastructure, Ship & Aerospace Division of Mitsubishi said the company is excited to team up with the Airbus and Voyager teams. \u201cTogether, Mitsubishi Corporation and Starlab aim to open the commercial Low-Earth Orbit marketplace and create lasting value for global companies and industries.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mitsubishi plans to leverage its space research capabilities to improve terrestrial product development and expand access to space-based technologies globally for Starlab. <\/p>\n
CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, Mike Schoellhorn said bringing on Mitsubishi as a strategic partner will bring Starlab space to the \u201cnext level\u201d in both innovation and expansion into the Japanese space economy. He said \u201cOur next-generation space station relies on both innovation and experience. Hence Mitsubishi Corporation, a pioneer of space business in Japan since the 1960s with a strong drive for shaping the future, is a perfect addition to our team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Starlab is working to design, build, and eventually operate a commercial space station. Starlab will serve a global customer base of space agencies, researchers, and companies, to create a presence in Low-Earth Orbit. Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space formed a joint venture for Starlab in 2023.<\/p>\n
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