Space Lab Technologies, LLC

Space Lab Technologies, LLC is a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business located in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in advanced space exploration technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for sustainable human presence in space, with a particular emphasis on agricultural systems, environmental control, and technological innovations for lunar and space environments. Registered in SAM.gov since 2016, Space Lab Technologies has established itself as a key player in NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, demonstrating expertise in cutting-edge space exploration research and development.

The company has secured multiple federal contracts primarily with NASA's Shared Services Center, focusing on diverse technological innovations for space exploration. These contracts include Phase I and Phase II SBIR projects addressing critical space exploration challenges such as bioregenerative mineral mining from lunar regolith, sensor optimization for space habitat awareness, development of freeze-tolerant radiators for thermal control systems, and innovative solutions for extracting rare earth elements from lunar surfaces. All contracts have been set aside for small businesses, with contract values ranging from approximately $50,000 to nearly $900,000. The research areas consistently demonstrate Space Lab Technologies' commitment to developing advanced technologies for sustainable human presence in space, including plant habitats, environmental control systems, sensor instrumentation, and innovative mining and agricultural techniques for extraterrestrial environments.

Space Lab Technologies has also been awarded federal grants, most notably a significant Cooperative Agreement from NASA's Science Grant Program valued at $10,101,088 for the "LEAF BETA: Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora" project. This grant, awarded in May 2024 with a completion date of May 2027, focuses on developing innovative solutions for plant habitats, crop production systems, and environmental control mechanisms to support sustainable human presence in lunar environments. The grant represents a substantial investment in the company's research capabilities and its potential to contribute meaningful technological advancements to space exploration, particularly in the areas of agricultural sustainability and life support systems for long-term space missions.

Space Lab Technologies (SLT) provides new technology development, research, and engineering support services for space science and exploration systems. We have strong industry experience in the development of support systems and payloads for small satellites, high altitude balloons, and sub-orbital rockets. We also have specialized expertise in space habitat design and life support systems. SLT offers full life cycle design services including feasibility studies, systems analysis, electrical & mechanical engineering, integration testing & operations support, and flight data analysis. SLT supports both flight and ground systems, including instrumentation, telemetry & communications, power, vacuum, boom & payload mechanisms, crew accommodations, environmental control, and life support. SLT also supports space science research in the areas of heliophysics, astrophysics, geoscience, and planetary science.