Building next-generation space stations

“The visit illustrates how space activity is transforming from largely government-funded exercises into a potentially viable commercial enterprise. Vast envisions a future where commercial revenues from drug and semiconductor development will pay for the cost of space station operations.”

“Crucially, Vast just set the bar for how to be taken seriously as a space station company, with transparency around when it aims to complete milestones leading up to the first crewed mission reaching Haven-1. Every other company working on a space station take note.”

"California-based Vast Space has big ambitions. The company is aiming to launch a commercial space station, the Haven-2, into low Earth orbit by 2028, which would allow astronauts to stay in space after the decommissioning of the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030."

“I am excited to work with Vast as they build more opportunities and destinations for more people to travel amongst the stars.”

"An advantage Vast has over some of its competitors, I believe, is bringing manufacturing of its stations in house."

"The company has made clear its intent is to compete for the second phase of NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations, or CLD, program as part of the agency’s ISS transition efforts."

"A successor to the International Space Station (ISS). This is the ambition of Vast, the small space company that is on the rise in the United States. Some observers see it as the future SpaceX of orbital stations."

“The station [Haven-1] has a warm, welcoming, uncluttered interior, with a large central window giving occupants a wide view of the Earth.”

“Vast’s simple, single-structure Haven-1 space station will be able to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the workhorse vehicle that SpaceX has been launching for more than a decade."

“A common area would allow passengers to gather and enjoy "breathtaking views" of Earth, while the station's integrated fitness center would provide them with an opportunity to get in a workout hundreds of miles above the surface."

“...it would mark the first time 
a commercial rocket company had launched humans to a commercial space station, another milestone in the privatization of space."

“The partnership with SpaceX is the key to making this mission happen."