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Nanoracks

NanoRacks LLC is an American aerospace company that specializes in providing commercial access to , including hardware, facilities, and services for microgravity research experiments and deployments primarily on the (ISS). Founded in 2009 by Jeffrey Manber and Charles Miller, the company was established to democratize utilization by offering end-to-end solutions for payloads, from integration and launch to on-orbit operations. In its early years, NanoRacks secured a with in 2009, enabling it to operate as the first private entity to provide commercial laboratory facilities aboard the ISS starting in 2010. The company rapidly expanded its offerings, introducing commercial deployments from the ISS in 2012 using the JEM Orbital Deployer (J-SSOD), with the first mission deploying five in October of that year; it later introduced the NanoRacks Deployer (NRCSD) in 2015. By 2021, NanoRacks was acquired by Voyager Space Holdings, integrating it into a broader portfolio focused on low-Earth orbit infrastructure and space solutions, while retaining its core ISS operations. NanoRacks' key services encompass internal hosting via NanoLab modules, which support up to 32 one-unit (1U) experiments per platform in the ISS's Express Rack lockers, equipped with tools like centrifuges, microscopes, and plate readers for biological, physical, and technological studies. External services include the NanoRacks External Platform (NREP) for up to nine 4U and the Bishop , launched in December 2020, which provides five times the volume of the ISS's Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) for deployments, external hosting, and even waste disposal. Deployment capabilities feature the NRCSD and SEEDA (NanoRacks SEEDs) systems, accommodating up to 96U of CubeSats per mission, with pricing starting at $30,000 for educational and $60,000 for commercial ones, typically for 30-day durations. As of 2025, NanoRacks has facilitated over 2,000 missions from customers worldwide, including more than 1,300 research experiments spanning fields like , , and from , ESA, universities, and private firms. It has deployed over small satellites from the ISS and supported educational initiatives such as the High Schools United with to Create Hardware (HUNCH) program involving 277 schools and 2,500 students. Looking ahead, as part of Voyager Space, NanoRacks is developing the Starlab commercial space station in with and others, following a $160 million award in 2021 under the Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Destinations program, with contract modifications in 2024 to advance operations targeted for 2028 and beyond; in 2025, Starlab completed a critical design review and unveiled a full-scale .

History

Founding and Early Operations

Nanoracks was founded in 2009 by Jeffrey Manber and Charles Miller in Houston, Texas, with the aim of commercializing access to the International Space Station (ISS) for research and payload activities. The company started as a small operation near NASA's Johnson Space Center and experienced significant team expansion as demand for its services increased. In September 2009, Nanoracks secured its first agreement with NASA through a Space Act Agreement signed on September 9, enabling the company to offer comprehensive ISS utilization services. These services encompassed logistics coordination, regulatory paperwork, transportation arrangements, on-orbit installation, and liaison with governmental entities to support customer experiments on the station. This partnership positioned Nanoracks as a key facilitator for private sector involvement in space-based research, self-financing initial efforts to demonstrate market viability. The company's inaugural milestone came in April 2010 with the launch and installation of its first ISS laboratory platform via Space Shuttle mission , initiating commercial microgravity research capabilities for external clients. From its inception, Nanoracks operated as a niche startup specializing in hardware solutions, operational tools, and end-to-end services tailored for deployments, scientific experiments, and technology demonstrations in low-Earth orbit. This model emphasized standardization and accessibility, allowing universities, companies, and organizations to conduct space activities without managing complex interfaces. As operations scaled in the early , Nanoracks established a business development office in , to strengthen policy and partnership engagements. The company further expanded internationally by opening an office in , , in 2018 through a partnership with ALTEC and , followed by a presence in , , in 2019 to support regional space initiatives.

Key Milestones and Deployments

By mid-2015, Nanoracks had deployed 64 satellites into using its Deployer system aboard the (ISS), with 16 additional satellites awaiting deployment and a backlog of 99 payloads secured for future missions. This achievement underscored Nanoracks' growing role in commercial satellite launches, leveraging ISS resources to provide cost-effective access to for small payloads from universities, governments, and private entities. In March 2016, Nanoracks introduced the External Cygnus Deployer (E-NRCSD) during its first operational use on the Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS OA-6 resupply mission, which launched on March 22 and docked with the ISS shortly thereafter. The E-NRCSD, mounted externally on the Cygnus spacecraft, enabled the release of CubeSats at altitudes higher than the ISS orbit—approximately 400 kilometers—after the vehicle completed its cargo delivery, expanding deployment options and reducing collision risks for station operations. That August, the NanoRacks External Platform (NREP) was installed on the exterior of the ISS's Kibo module, serving as a commercial gateway for hosting and testing payloads in the . The NREP facilitated non-intrusive external experiments, including material exposure and technology demonstrations, while supporting sample return to Earth without requiring extravehicular activities, thereby streamlining research workflows for customers. A pivotal milestone occurred in December 2020 with the launch of the Airlock on SpaceX's CRS-21 mission, which lifted off on and saw the module attached to the ISS's Tranquility on December 19. As the first privately developed airlock on the station, enhanced transfer, deployment, and experiment hosting capabilities, operating autonomously to support a range of commercial and scientific activities. In 2022, Nanoracks achieved the first demonstration of structural metal cutting , utilizing onboard tools within a sealed to perform friction milling on corrosion-resistant samples, advancing techniques for potential applications in assembly and repair. This breakthrough was part of the Outpost Mars Demo-1 (OMD-1) mission, launched on May 25 aboard SpaceX's Transporter-5 rideshare mission, which tested robotic cutting technologies to evaluate zero-gravity performance for future endeavors like debris mitigation and extraterrestrial habitat construction.

Acquisition and Integration with Voyager Space

In December 2020, Voyager Space Holdings announced its intent to acquire a majority stake in X.O. Markets, the parent company of Nanoracks, as part of a strategic to bolster its in commercial space infrastructure. The deal, which included an infusion of to support expansion, was completed on May 10, 2021, marking Voyager's fourth major acquisition since its founding in 2019. Following the acquisition, Nanoracks was integrated into Voyager Space's Exploration Segment, now operating under the rebranded Voyager Technologies, which focuses on destinations and in-space services. This integration facilitated the transfer and continuation of Nanoracks' existing contracts, enabling seamless operations while aligning with Voyager's broader ecosystem of space technologies. Rebranding efforts emphasized unifying subsidiary identities under Voyager, though Nanoracks retained its core operational branding for client-facing services on the (ISS). The acquisition significantly impacted Nanoracks' operations by expanding its strategic focus toward commercial space stations and orbital logistics, leveraging Voyager's resources to pursue initiatives like the Outpost Program for independent space destinations. This shift was evident in joint efforts, such as the December 2021 awarding $160 million to Nanoracks and Voyager for designing the Starlab commercial space station, enhancing capabilities in ISS utilization and beyond. Voyager Technologies further strengthened its portfolio through subsequent acquisitions, including Valley Tech Systems in October 2021 for advanced propulsion and defense technologies, and Space Micro in January 2022 for space electronics and radiation-hardened components, positioning Nanoracks as a key player in a diversified lineup. In June 2025, Voyager launched its (IPO), targeting a $1.6 billion valuation and ultimately raising $383 million to achieve a $3.8 billion market valuation upon debut, with Nanoracks contributing substantially through its established ISS services and commercial station development. Despite these corporate changes, Nanoracks has maintained independent branding for its ISS-focused services, such as facilities and deployment systems, while benefiting from Voyager's enhanced and partnerships to maximize orbital and logistics opportunities as of 2025.

ISS Facilities and Services

Internal ISS Labs and Research Tools

Nanoracks operates commercial laboratories inside the (ISS) through its NanoLabs system, consisting of plug-and-play modules designed for microgravity in biological, physical, and materials sciences. These compact, CubeSat-sized units are integrated into NanoRacks Platforms, such as the 1A and 2A models, which provide standardized mechanical mounting, electrical power (up to 2 watts per module via USB port), data interfaces, and environmental controls within the ISS's EXPRESS Rack system. This setup enables researchers to conduct automated or crew-assisted experiments in a controlled, pressurized environment, supporting a range of sizes from 1U to 3U configurations. Nanoracks offers comprehensive services for internal payloads, including experiment design consultation, integration, on-orbit power and provisioning, and coordination of ISS operations for setup, , and sample handling. These services facilitate seamless access to the ISS U.S. National , handling and technical interfaces to minimize barriers for commercial, academic, and governmental users. A key research tool in these internal labs is the Plate Reader-2, an automated multi-mode microplate reader launched to the ISS in 2016 aboard CRS-9, which enables real-time imaging and analysis of biological samples in microgravity. Based on a reconfigured SpectraMax M5e instrument, it supports UV-visible , fluorescence intensity, time-resolved fluorescence, and fluorescence polarization modes, accommodating standard microtiter plates (6- to 384-well) and cuvettes for detecting cellular, chemical, or physical changes without constant crew intervention. Research areas facilitated by these internal racks include protein crystal growth for pharmaceutical applications, physical science investigations such as granular dynamics in low-gravity collisions, and human health studies examining microgravity effects on biological systems. For instance, the NanoRacks-Protein Crystal Growth-1 experiment utilized NanoLabs to produce high-quality crystals of therapeutic proteins, leveraging reduced in microgravity to improve structural resolution for . The NanoRocks experiment demonstrated low-energy particle interactions relevant to planetary formation, providing data on collision outcomes in a simulated protoplanetary environment. Human health , such as the NeuroMapper investigation on SpaceX CRS-18, employed NanoRacks modules to grow brain organoids and assess cognitive impacts of , informing countermeasures for long-duration missions. Internal payloads are transported to the ISS via commercial cargo vehicles, primarily or Cygnus, with Nanoracks managing stowage in soft carriers during launch and re-entry. This logistics chain ensures safe delivery of experiments, samples, and returnable hardware, supporting iterative research cycles.

Bishop Airlock

The Bishop Airlock is a commercially developed module designed by Nanoracks to enable the transfer of payloads, including CubeSats, experiments, and materials, between the pressurized interior of the (ISS) and the external vacuum of space. Featuring a bell-shaped without an independent hatch—relying instead on the Node 3 hatch for isolation—it attaches to the forward port of the U.S. Node 3 (Tranquility) module via a Passive (PCBM). With a total mass of approximately 1,060 kg and an internal volume of about 4 cubic meters, the offers five times the of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) , accommodating larger items up to 322 kg in mass and dimensions of 112 x 112 x 127 cm. This enhanced volume supports storage for CubeSats and fluid or material transfer systems, facilitating tasks such as cargo movement and experiment setup without requiring crew spacewalks for every operation. Launched on December 6, 2020, aboard SpaceX's Commercial Resupply Services-21 (CRS-21) Dragon mission, the Bishop Airlock was robotically extracted from the cargo vehicle and installed on the ISS using the Canadarm2 (Space Station Remote Manipulator System, or SSRMS). The installation process, completed in December 2020, involved precise maneuvering to berth the module securely, marking it as the first permanent commercial addition to ISS infrastructure for payload handling. Full commissioning occurred in February 2021, when NASA astronauts configured and opened the airlock for initial operations. In terms of operational capabilities, enables the berthing and deployment of small satellites via systems like the Kaber deployer, which can release up to 82 kg, and supports up to 144U of CubeSats per sortie for efficient smallsat missions. It also facilitates in-space refueling demonstrations and acts as a hub for external experiments through six dedicated hosted sites, each providing up to 700 W of power, Ethernet data connectivity at 100 Mb/s when berthed, and flexible pointing orientations (e.g., , wake, , ) via SSRMS repositioning. The airlock's design includes redundant power and data interfaces, thermal control systems, and video monitoring to handle transitions from 14.7 to , making it suitable for microgravity tests and . Compared to traditional ISS airlocks, its larger and robotic reduce operational constraints, allowing for 4-8 openings per year under pre-purchased cycles from (six committed, four optional) and ESA (five). Since entering service, the Bishop Airlock has supported multiple deployments and experiments, demonstrating its utility in commercial activities. In November , it achieved a by deploying the first-ever 0.3U from the ISS, expanding access for smaller . A key early operation in July 2022 involved trash disposal, releasing 78 kg (172 pounds) of station waste to reenter Earth's atmosphere, providing an alternative to existing methods. Additional missions include the GITAI S1 robotic for intra-vehicular tasks within the pressurized volume and the 2023 Gambit mission testing external handling and manufacturing processes. These efforts, part of broader Nanoracks , have enabled over a dozen smallsat releases and experiment cycles by 2025, underscoring Bishop's role in scaling commercial research on the ISS.

External Platforms and Deployment Systems

NanoRacks' external platforms and deployment systems enable the mounting, operation, and release of payloads and small satellites on the exterior of the (ISS), supporting research in microgravity, , and demonstrations. The primary includes the NanoRacks External (NREP), a compact mounting system installed on the Japanese Experiment Module-External Facility (JEM-EF) in spring 2016 following its launch aboard the HTV-5 cargo vehicle in August 2015. The NREP accommodates up to five powered 4U payloads or four unpowered 3U payloads, with a nominal mass of 4 kg per 4U unit and a total baseplate capacity of 35 kg, providing 28 VDC power (up to 30 W), USB 2.0 data interfaces for high-rate and , and to maintain operational temperatures between 16.7°C and 28.3°C. This setup facilitates experiments exposed to the , such as material degradation under atomic oxygen and ultraviolet radiation, with standard missions lasting 15 weeks before payload retrieval. For satellite deployment, NanoRacks employs the External NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer (NRx-CSD), a springs-based integrated with the standard NanoRacks Deployer (NRCSD) that releases from the ISS exterior via the JEM and . The NRx-CSD uses a pusher plate and ejection springs to achieve deployment velocities of 0.5–2.5 m/s, accommodating combinations of 1U to 6U in a single silo or up to 48U per deployment cycle, with over 300 released to date from the ISS at approximately 400 km altitude and 51.6° inclination. This external configuration allows for direct orbital insertion without internal handling, reducing complexity for educational and commercial missions focused on and technology validation. Complementing ISS-based operations, the External Cygnus NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer (E-NRCSD) adapts the NRCSD for use on Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft, enabling deployments at higher altitudes of 400–500 km after unberthing from the ISS. First utilized in 2016, the E-NRCSD mounts externally on the Cygnus service module's Panel 5, featuring six silos for a total capacity of 36U (1U to 6U per silo), with pyrotechnic hold-down and release mechanisms (HDRMs) for sequential door openings and satellite ejection. This system has supported multiple missions, including the deployment of customer CubeSats for in-orbit demonstrations, by leveraging Cygnus' post-resupply trajectory for elevated orbits that extend satellite lifetimes. NanoRacks provides end-to-end services for these external systems, including payload integration at its facilities where CubeSats are loaded into deployers under ambient conditions to minimize vibration risks, flexible orbit adjustments with launch windows every 4–5 months via commercial resupply missions, and natural deorbit capabilities at ISS altitudes for missions lasting 1–1.5 years without requiring active propulsion. Safety and compliance are ensured through adherence to NASA-STD-8719.14A for mitigation, including collision avoidance assessments, of frangible materials to prevent foreign object , and post-deployment electrical inhibition for 30 minutes to protect the ISS. Tip-off rates are limited to 5 deg/sec per axis, with no detachable parts allowed during operations unless pre-approved, prioritizing station integrity and orbital sustainability.

Future Projects and Innovations

Starlab Commercial Space Station

Starlab is a commercial space station project led by Nanoracks through its parent company Voyager Space, announced in October as a with Voyager Space, Lockheed Martin, and later Airbus, aimed at providing a successor to the (ISS) by 2030 to sustain human presence in low-Earth orbit (). The initiative seeks to offer commercial capabilities for research, industrial development, and in a post-ISS era, with initial funded through partnerships that leverage expertise in habitat construction, propulsion, and international collaboration. This venture emerged following Voyager Space's acquisition of Nanoracks in , which provided the financial and operational foundation for advancing the project. Under a awarded in December 2021 as part of the Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) program, Starlab received an initial $160 million to support preliminary design and risk reduction activities. The funding was increased to $217.5 million in January 2024 to accelerate development, which supported the completion of five key design and development reviews in July 2025, including a habitat structural test article preliminary in December 2024. These reviews validated the station's , safety protocols, and plans, advancing Starlab toward full-scale development and confirming its viability as a single-launch platform. The station's design features a single-launch habitat module, approximately 8 meters in and providing over 300 cubic meters of pressurized , equipped with dedicated laboratories, a logistics module, an for extravehicular activities, and a 17-meter for handling and maintenance. It supports a continuous of four, expandable to eight during rotations, with scalable internal and external accommodations for microgravity experiments. Starlab is targeted for launch in aboard a vehicle to a 500 km at 45-degree inclination, ensuring compatibility with existing launch infrastructure and crew transportation systems. Partnerships play a central role, with contributing European and technology integration, including contributions to the habitat and propulsion elements, while handles overall system assembly and testing. In January 2025, Starlab Space established a European subsidiary in , , jointly owned with , to foster international collaborations and access regional expertise for global opportunities. The project's goals emphasize maintaining uninterrupted human operations in to enable advanced scientific , in-space processes, and commercial ventures, thereby bridging the gap left by the ISS retirement and supporting a vibrant commercial space economy.

In-Space Manufacturing and Other Initiatives

Nanoracks has advanced in-space manufacturing by hosting and facilitating key demonstrations on the International Space Station (ISS) and beyond. In September 2022, the company completed the first-ever structural metal cutting in space through a hosted payload on a launch vehicle upper stage, utilizing friction milling to successfully cut metal coupons in microgravity. This experiment, aligned with NASA's In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) objectives, demonstrated the feasibility of orbital recycling and construction techniques essential for sustainable space infrastructure. Complementing this, Nanoracks signed a 2022 memorandum of understanding with Anisoprint to adapt continuous fiber composite 3D printing systems for microgravity, enabling on-orbit production of high-strength components to minimize resupply needs. The company is broadening its portfolio to encompass orbital , in-space servicing, and robotic assembly services. Through the Bishop Airlock, Nanoracks supported the 2024 Project GHOST mission, where robotic systems performed autonomous tasks including tool changes, fastener operations, and connector mating to validate ISAM capabilities. These efforts integrate with broader solutions, such as , transportation via commercial resupply missions, and on-orbit reconfiguration using robotic manipulators. Several Nanoracks proposals from the remain unrealized, reflecting evolving priorities in commercial space development. The concept, developed in partnership with and MDA Space Systems Loral, proposed converting spent upper stages into habitable "wet workshop" modules by outfitting propellant tanks with life support systems post-launch. awarded a 2017 study contract validating the technical and cost benefits, but the initiative did not advance due to a strategic shift toward purpose-built commercial stations and funding reallocations. Similarly, the Lightweight UrtheCast NanoRacks Alcove (), a joint proposal with UrtheCast for a small experimental to be attached to the ISS's Node 3, aimed to support and research but was not implemented amid changes in ISS port utilization and partnership dynamics. Recent initiatives include new airlock developments and deep-space collaborations. In May 2024, Nanoracks' parent company, Voyager Space, received a award to conceptualize the "Red Knight" airlock, building on heritage for enhanced payload transfer in deep-space environments. Additionally, Nanoracks partnered with Xplore in to offer low-cost payload opportunities on deep-space missions beyond , facilitating technology demonstrations for lunar and operations. Looking ahead, Nanoracks is positioned to drive the commercial () economy through integrated services like payload return via or Northrop Grumman Cygnus vehicles and reflight capabilities for reusable experiments, enabling iterative research and cost efficiencies. The company's 2020 Low Earth Orbit Commercialization Study emphasizes repurposing in-space assets and expanding microgravity applications to foster a vibrant orbital .

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