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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Vast Eyes 2027 Launch of Haven-1 as First Commercial Space Station to Replace ISS

US startup Vast unveiled a crewed mission to Haven-1, targeting a 2027 launch as the world’s first operational commercial space station and a potential replacement for the ISS by 2030; Haven-1 would be smaller and cheaper to deploy, with Haven-2 planned later and four two-week missions over a three-year stay, with up to three modules per year using SpaceX rockets. The company also announced a Paris-based European HQ and a separate mission sending French astronaut Thomas Pesquet to the ISS next year.

via Dawn|

#commercial-spaceflight #haven-1 #iss

space1 month ago•15 min saved

Pesquet to Lead Private ISS Mission, Heralding a New Era in Commercial Spaceflight

NASA’s 2025 rule change opens the ISS command seat to private missions led by non-NASA veterans; France’s Thomas Pesquet will command Vast’s 2027 two-week ISS mission aboard Haven-1, with Arnaud Prost as flight test engineer, marking the first private-crew mission led by a non-NASA veteran. The deal cements Vast’s European presence and comes alongside a UK-backed option to fly John McFall, signaling a broader shift to governments buying seats on commercial stations as Haven-1 moves toward its planned 2027 launch.

via Space Daily|

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business1 month ago•2 min saved

Vast targets first commercial space station to supersede the ISS

Vast announced a crewed mission to Haven-1, set to launch in early 2027, aiming to become the first commercial space station and a cheaper successor to the ISS; Haven-1 will be a single-module platform hosting four two-week missions over three years, with Haven-2 planned to expand to nine modules by 2030, at roughly five-to-ten times lower cost than the ISS, using SpaceX Falcon 9/Dragon 2 and featuring French astronaut Arnaud Prost on the inaugural flight.

via Dawn|

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space1 month ago•3 min saved

Paralympian surgeon eyes historic orbit as first disabled resident on Haven-1

British Paralympian and surgeon John McFall, an ESA astronaut reserve, could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit aboard Vast’s Haven-1 in a 2027 mission, studying how space affects the body and prosthetics; UK Space Agency support would back sponsorships for his flight on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, with a private ISS option as well, potentially making him the first Briton in space since Tim Peake and challenging perceptions of what people with disabilities can achieve in space.

via The Guardian|

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space1 month ago•13 min saved

France to send two astronauts on Vast's private missions to ISS and Haven-1

Vast, a private space station developer, announced a France-government deal to fly two French astronauts in 2027 on its missions: Thomas Pesquet will command the first private ISS flight, and ESA reserve Arnaud Prost will fly Haven-1. The missions, using SpaceX Crew Dragon and lasting about two weeks, will include science experiments and outreach, with crew selections subject to a multilateral ISS partner board. France will share more details at a September summit, and Vast plans to open a European HQ in Paris, underscoring sovereign astronauts' role in the commercial space station model.

via SpaceNews|

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technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Former NASA Astronaut Joins Vast as Haven-1 Integration Advances, Launch Slips to 2027

Vast has hired former NASA astronaut Megan McArthur as an astronaut adviser to support Haven-1’s development, joining a cadre of ex-astronauts guiding the project. Haven-1 has begun integration in Long Beach with systems and avionics work, interior outfitting, and exterior shielding. The launch has shifted from mid-2026 to the first quarter of 2027, as the company emphasizes safety and maturation of its design, manufacturing, testing, and operations for future stations.

via SpaceNews|

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technology5 months ago•11 min saved

Haven-1 Advances Toward Crewed Launch Following Schedule Slip

Vast Space’s Haven-1, the first commercial space station, is moving into clean-room integration with a launch now targeted for Q1 2027. After an uncrewed Falcon 9 test, a SpaceX Dragon crewed mission could follow once safety milestones are met. Vast envisions short two-week crew rotations and is planning Haven-2 with more docking ports and power. NASA’s phase-two CLD competition remains unsettled, but Vast advocates for two winners to ensure a continuous U.S. presence in low Earth orbit by 2030 and to unlock an broader orbital economy.

via Ars Technica|

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science-and-technology9 months ago•7 min saved

Commercial Space Stations: The Future of Human Spaceflight

NASA is transitioning from the ISS to private space stations, with Vast Space planning to launch Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station, in May 2026, as part of a broader move to develop sustainable, private orbital habitats.

via CNN|

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space3 years ago•2 min saved

Vast and SpaceX team up to launch world's first commercial space station in 2025.

Space startup Vast, backed by cryptocurrency billionaire Jed McCaleb, plans to launch a commercial space station called Haven-1 to orbit by late 2025 with the help of SpaceX. The cylindrical spacecraft is planned as a replacement to the International Space Station, which is expected to retire in 2030. Vast hopes to receive funding from NASA by 2028. Haven-1 is expected to last three years and support three 30-day missions. Vast is in talks with potential astronauts for the initial mission.

via Reuters|

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spaceflight3 years ago•3 min saved

Vast and SpaceX to Launch First Private Space Station in 2025.

California-based startup Vast Space plans to launch its Haven-1 outpost, the first-ever private space station, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than August 2025. The initial mission will be followed by Vast-1, a four-person jaunt to the new station that could last up to 30 days. Vast aims to operate a "100-meter-long multi-module spinning artificial gravity space station launched by SpaceX's Starship transportation system" in the future.

via Space.com|

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space3 years ago•1 min saved

Vast and SpaceX to Launch Commercial Space Station in 2025

Vast is partnering with SpaceX to launch its Haven-1 commercial space station as soon as August 2025, with a follow-up Vast-1 mission using Crew Dragon to bring four people to Haven-1 for up to 30 days. Haven-1 is relatively small and mainly intended for science and small-scale orbital manufacturing. Vast hopes to make Haven-1 just one module in a larger station, and it can simulate the Moon's gravity by spinning. Vast's 2025 target is ambitious and might see it beat well-known rivals to deploying a private space station.

via Engadget|

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