Under this agreement, Saber Astronautics will play a dual role: driving business development by engaging new customers for Starlab’s microgravity platform and providing technical execution services including feasibility assessments, hardware integration and in-orbit operational support.
Together, the companies will broaden access to space-based research and development opportunities across government, academia and industry.
“Partnering with Saber Astronautics strengthens Starlab’s global reach and reinforces our commitment to building a robust commercial ecosystem,” according to Marshall Smith, CEO of Starlab Space.
“Saber brings both market access and deep technical expertise, ensuring customers worldwide can seamlessly integrate and operate payloads on Starlab.”
As the most capable of NASA’s Commercial LEO Destination (CLD) concepts, Starlab is designed to provide continuous human presence in orbit and a scalable platform for life sciences, advanced materials, technology development and national security applications.
The collaboration with Saber Astronautics further extends Starlab’s international partnerships, enabling expanded opportunities for Australia, the United States and allied nations to benefit from orbital research and development.
“This agreement represents a major milestone for Saber Astronautics,” said Dr. Jason Held, CEO of Saber Astronautics.
“Our team is honoured to help customers unlock the benefits of microgravity research, from design to delivery, while advancing Starlab’s vision of sustained international access to low-Earth orbit.”