"Voyager Space and Airbus Launch Commercial Space Station Partnership"
Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space have formed a joint venture called Starlab to develop and operate the commercial space station. The partnership aims to create a long-term collaboration for the Starlab project, with Voyager Space holding at least 51% ownership. The involvement of Airbus could facilitate European participation in the project, addressing concerns about paying American companies for flying European astronauts. Starlab will focus on research applications and aims to provide modern equipment and capabilities for customers, including government agencies and pharmaceutical companies.