NASA taps Vast for sixth private ISS mission, advancing commercial space stations toward 2027

NASA selected Vast for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, planned for no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida. The two-week flight will help Vast collect data for Haven-2 as part of NASA’s shift toward commercially operated space stations, while Axiom Space gears up for its fifth private ISS mission in early 2027. The moves reflect NASA’s broader effort to foster a sustainable orbital economy by partnering with private companies.