Starlab Space, global joint venture among Voyager Technologies, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space and Palantir Technologies, announced a strategic partnership with Journey, a multidimensional experience agency, that will help shape the interior and experiential design of the next-generation commercial space station. Journey joins Hilton and Airbus in developing a station environment that enhances the way astronauts live and work in orbit.
Journey brings a deep portfolio of globally recognized projects, including the Sphere in Las Vegas, the Empire State Building Observatory in New York City, and the Sun Princess Dome for Princess Cruises. The agency will be working closely with Hilton, one of the original strategic partners in the Starlab program, designing the Starlab hospitality and crew experience. Journey's role adds a vital layer of design and experiential innovation, shaping a space that reflects both function and humanity.
"With Starlab, we want to create an intuitive and comfortable environment for astronauts that allows them to fully focus on their mission," said Tim Kopra, Starlab CEO. "Journey understands how to merge design and technology in a very unique context. Their work will help make Starlab not just a successful operational platform in low-Earth orbit but also an exceptional place to work and live."
This collaboration focuses on enhancing everyday life in orbit. By combining narrative design, digital infrastructure and spatial layout, Journey will help ensure Starlab functions as both a cutting-edge research platform and a welcoming, livable habitat.
"Our mission is to create multidimensional experiences for the world's most compelling and ambitious projects," said Lionel Ohayon, Journey's Chief Creative Officer & Co-Founder. "We're applying our decades of design expertise to humanity's next frontier: space. We couldn't be more excited to partner with Starlab to bring this world-shifting vision to life."
Starlab is targeting launch ahead of the International Space Station's planned retirement and is designed to support a continuous human presence in orbit. The station will offer research and commercial opportunities for government agencies, academic institutions, and private industry worldwide.
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