AI-Driven Software Solutions to Enable
Next-Gen Space Research Platform
HOUSTON, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space
LLC (Starlab Space), the US-led global joint venture across Voyager
Space, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation and MDA Space, today
announced Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) (Palantir) as a
strategic partner. Palantir will become the exclusive supplier of
enterprise-wide software data management solutions for
the Starlab commercial space station.
Palantir's AI-driven software enables analysts, users, and
decision-makers alike to optimize the entirety of space
architecture. Palantir helps deliver cutting-edge, adaptable
software solutions from the ground to the edge – helping ensure
space capabilities are maximally resilient, effective, and
accessible,
Starlab Space and Palantir will leverage data modeling through
digital twins and AI technologies to enhance Starlab's operations
throughout the enterprise. The Starlab digital twin will optimize
resource allocation, mission planning, and overall system
performance, reducing operational costs and streamlining on-board
operations for the Starlab crews. Using Palantir's technology,
Starlab will be able to identify potential issues and predict
maintenance, helping extend the lifespan of critical components.
Ground Predictive Processing will also optimize on-board research
by modeling the microgravity environment and completing pre-launch
analysis.
"Palantir's advanced AI technologies will revolutionize how
space stations are managed and operated," said Tim Kopra, CEO, Starlab Space. "Further,
Palantir's expertise in data analytics and predictive modeling will
drive innovation and efficiency across the entirety of our joint
venture. Together, we are poised to advance the frontiers of space
research and ensure we remain resilient, effective and adaptive as
we forge into this new era of commercial space exploration."
"Starlab is a commercial leader working to solve some of the
most complex engineering and operational challenges in the
exploration of space," said Alexander C.
Karp, co-founder and chief executive officer of Palantir
Technologies Inc. "We could not be more enthusiastic about our
partnership as we work to extend our competitive edge through the
provision of decisive and real-time intelligence around the world
and in space."
Today's news follows Starlab's recent expansion to include MDA
Space, integrating its industry-leading robotics capabilities and
extending the joint venture's international consortium of strategic
and high-profile companies with flight heritage and proven
experience, including Voyager Space, Airbus, and Mitsubishi
Corporation. The U.S., European, Japanese, and Canadian partners
enable their continuation of the International Space Station
partner network via commercial entities.
"The acceleration of our growing joint venture is exhilarating,"
says Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO
of Voyager Space. "We are a global force building a commercial
space station for market demands. Voyager and all our partners in
Starlab have no intention of slowing down. Our team encompasses the
best aerospace corporations globally and now with Palantir, we join
with advanced technology leaders that will transform the
efficiency, sustainability, and safety of human space
exploration."
In addition to the joint venture partners, Starlab Space has a
strategic teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman, a design and
experience partnership with Hilton Hotels, and has secured a launch
contract with SpaceX for its Starship vehicle.
About Starlab Space
Starlab Space LLC is a global joint venture that is designing,
building, and will operate the Starlab commercial space station.
Starlab will serve a global customer base of space agencies,
researchers, and companies, ensuring a continued human presence in
low-Earth orbit and a seamless transition of microgravity science
and research from the International Space Station into the new
commercial space station era.
The joint venture includes Voyager Space, Airbus, Mitsubishi
Corporation, and MDA Space. Starlab Space has strategic teaming
agreements with Northrop Grumman and Palantir Technologies, a
design and experience partnership with Hilton Hotels, and has
secured a launch contract with SpaceX for its Starship vehicle.
For more information on Starlab, visit the Starlab website at
www.starlab-space.com and follow us on social media at
@Starlab_Space (X, Instagram) and @Starlab (Linkedin).
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