The Fieldfisher Space Projects team supported Lonestar Data Holdings with space regulatory advice on the first successful commercial landing on the moon on February 22nd on Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus NOVA-C lander.
Lonestar successfully tested its data center concept in cislunar space and then from the Moon. The in-flight tests of the Independence Payload for premium data storage mark an unprecedented technical achievement for a new era in premium data storage and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS).
Lonestar’s forthcoming plans include a range of increasingly sophisticated data centers on, in, and around the moon, including their next mission later this year. The Odysseus craft created by Intuitive Machines and including the Lonestar Data payload is the first private company mission to successfully land on the moon.
Fieldfisher Partner and Head of the firm’s award winning Satellite and Space Projects group, John Worthy, who advised Lonestar, said, “This is a truly amazing achievement. With the start of a commercial presence on the moon, we can look forward to many more exciting opportunities to develop a new lunar economy, supported by a whole range of commercial businesses. Another giant leap for humankind! We are delighted to have played a part in making history.“
Chris Stott, CEO and Founder of Lonestar Data Holdings, said, “The hardest thing about getting to space is getting permission and John and his team at Fieldfisher have proven a critical part of our team.”
Lonestar is putting data centers on, in, and around the Moon. Lonestar has been founded by a proven team of experts from the Cloud and Space verticals to pioneer a future for data at the edge for all of us. Our mission is to apply abundance thinking and exponential technologies to the exploration of the Moon and the endless possibilities of lunar storage for the human race. Think Global Backup, Global Refresh, and Global Restore. Lonestar’s vision is fueled by remarkable investors led by Scout Ventures, 2 Future Holdings, Seldor Capital, the Veteran Fund. Irongate Global Capital, Atypical Ventures, Kittyhawk Ventures, and Backswing Ventures.
Fielsdfisher’s Satellite/Space Projects team is widely recognized as a leading adviser on space and satellite programs around the world and beyond. Our group work continues to grow in strength and depth, attracting work from major clients spanning the globe, as well as on the moon. Clients come to the company regarding space programs, from communications, earth observation, space data to launch services, spaceports, space solar power, lunar economy, on-orbit servicing and propulsion, with key projects including commercial/technology, regulation/licensing, insurance, financing, corporate, restructuring, corporate finance and disputes. Team leader John Worthy wins regular accolades, including Recommended for Space/Satellite in Who’s Who Global Legal review, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, one of only three UK law firm partners to feature each year.
