Gaganyaan Spacecraft Considered for Starlab Space Station Support

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Gaganyaan spacecraft is under consideration for use with the Starlab Space Station.

"The collaboration between our organizations aligns with our future research goals, particularly in the field of microgravity experiments." Mohan M, ISRO

Mohan M, ISRO

Voyager Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ISRO to explore the possibility of transporting crews to the station aboard the Gaganyaan spacecraft. The objective is to jointly study the potential use of ISRO's Gaganyaan spacecraft to provide crewed flights to the Starlab station. Furthermore, Voyager and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) will seek additional collaboration opportunities with various stakeholders within the Indian space ecosystem, including research institutions, commercial entities, and government agencies.

"We are thrilled to join hands with ISRO and IN-SPACe to explore the utilization of the Gaganyaan spacecraft for Starlab," said Clay Mowry, Chief Revenue Officer, Voyager. "This collaboration creates opportunities for joint exploration, research, and commercial endeavors across Voyager's enterprise and Indian space entities. We are eager to leverage the potential of the Indian space ecosystem and contribute to the advancement of space exploration."

Gaganyaan Spacecraft will Expand Indian Space Exploration

"ISRO is excited about this technical collaboration with Voyager Space," added Mohan M, Director, Human Space Flight Center, ISRO. "The collaboration between our organizations aligns with our future research goals, particularly in the field of microgravity experiments. We believe that this partnership will pave the way for groundbreaking advancements and mutual benefits in the realm of space exploration."

"We are pleased to facilitate this collaboration between Voyager Space and the Indian space ecosystem," said Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe. "IN-SPACe will actively work towards exploring opportunities and enabling collaborations onboard Starlab. This MoU declares our commitment to fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and growth within the Indian space industry."

Starlab is planned to be a first-of-its-kind, continuously crewed, free-flying space station. This collaboration helps propel both Voyager Space and the Indian space ecosystem towards new horizons of exploration and technological advancements.

(Source: Voyager Space news release. Images provided and from file)