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Houston, US · 7 known investors
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Starlab is developing a commercial space station intended to support microgravity research, commercial innovation, and international collaboration in low-Earth orbit. The company designs, builds, and plans to operate the station to strengthen the low-Earth orbit economy.
Founders & leadership
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Marshall SmithCEOMarshall Smith spent over 30 years at various NASA Centers working on launch vehicles, deep space architectures, human and robotic spaceflight, systems engineering, and program management. He led cross-agency teams and oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets before becoming CEO of Starlab Space.
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Bob EssBob Ess has over 35 years of experience in government space programs, commercial space, and startups, with background in technical program management and team leadership. He is co-founder and CEO of Starlab Space, which is developing a commercial space station for microgravity research and low-Earth orbit operations.
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Brad HendersonChief Commercial OfficerBrad Henderson previously served as Vice President of Programs at Sierra Space, where he led commercial and government space initiatives including LEO habitation and NASA logistics projects. He founded Research & Develop Everywhere, a mobile R&D technology platform company, and spent 20 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces before transitioning to defense and national security roles.
Investors · 7
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Mercury Fundlisted by Mercury FundHouston · $250K – $4M
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1789 CapitalreportedPalm Beach
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Voyager TechnologiesreportedDenver
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Voyager SpaceVoyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company developing capabilities in advanced electronics, mission management, orbital data centers, space exploration, spectrum dominance, and strategic systems across air, land, space, and cyber domains. It also operates the Starlab commercial space station program.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Starlab Space do?
- Starlab is developing a commercial space station intended to support microgravity research, commercial innovation, and international collaboration in low-Earth orbit. The company designs, builds, and plans to operate the station to strengthen the low-Earth orbit economy.
- Who are Starlab Space's investors?
- Starlab Space's investors include Frontera Technology Ventures, Gaingels, Mercury Fund, Okeanos, Riverbend Capital, 1789 Capital, Voyager Technologies.
- Where is Starlab Space headquartered?
- Starlab Space is headquartered in Houston, US.