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Thunderbird, space stations redefined

Max space modules 20+ years
of legacy & development

Designed with Astronauts for maximum safety, operational utility and human comfort in Earth orbit, Moon and Mars.

mission date
01.01.2026

Thunderbird Station by the numbers

Pressurized volume
350m³
crew
4 crew full time
Up to 8 for short stays
Missions
Sustained presence and variable missions
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9
Launch Date
2029
payload Lockers
60+ initially
fully reconfigurable

Unprecedented volume usable in all dimensions

Making full use of the 3-dimensional volume in zero gravity and maximizing crew wellbeing and effective operations in space.

Adaptive Work Areas

Over 60 reconfigurable payload lockers.

Scalable for volume product manufacturing.

Accommodation for oversized payloads.
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Glovebox, microscope, plant growth chambers and other research equipment available.

Ready for research, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and other missions.
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The most spacious space station ever built

Roomy, configurable commons for mission work, collaboration, and off-duty time.

Huge screens for live Earth and space views that double for entertainment and communications.
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Optimal and Unencumbered Views

Comfortable observation gallery with large, domed windows for private or social viewing.
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Superior Astronaut Privacy

Individual private Astronaut quarters, designed for privacy, personal comfort –  critical for Astronaut health and wellbeing.
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Customer Centric Customizable Layouts

Interior layout systems are versatile and reconfigurable for optimal operations and performance.

Unique morphic structures allow Astronauts to adapt and create working and living areas inside the space station that are fit for purpose –  even during a mission.
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Built with leading industry partners. Ongoing NASA support through Space Act Agreements.

Testing in the world’s most advanced test chambers.
Initial launch contract with SpaceX signed. First Thunderbird crew flights on Dragon.
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