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Building next-generation space stations and space infrastructure. Ensuring America’s continuous human presence in space.
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Haven-1’s 15 composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) hold thruster propellant, breathing oxygen, and cabin pressure gas. The orange patches on the propellant tanks are Kapton heaters for in-orbit mass gauging and deorbit. Next up: integration on Haven-1.
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In the latest episode of IQT Explains, CEO @MaxHaot discusses the engineering of Haven-1, targeted to be the world’s first commercial space station, and how the station’s in-house technologies carry forward to Vast Satellite and Vast Lunar Systems.
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At the @ucsdstemcell Symposium, Vast Principal Scientist Meg Everett discussed stem cell research in low-Earth orbit, and Astronaut Advisor @Astro_Megan shared her research experience in space. Attendees toured the Haven-1 Experience.
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For LA @Techweek_, we hosted an event during which Vast Astronaut Advisor @Astro_Megan shared stories from her career as a NASA astronaut and attendees toured Haven-1 Experience, our near-scale model of Haven-1.
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Congratulations to everyone named in @payloadspace's Pioneers 2026 30-under-30. Vast engineers, Priya Abiram and Brianna Clark, made the list. and
Last week, Lead Astronaut @astro_feustel and Vast Japan General Manager @astro_naoko spoke on several panels at @IAC2026Antalya, discussing the evolution of human spaceflight over the last few decades and their personal experiences of living and working in orbit.
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Thank you to @SenatorFischer and @DesJarlaisTN04 for visiting Vast HQ in Long Beach, CA. The Senate and House Armed Services Strategic Forces leaders saw first-hand how we're building next-generation space infrastructure with dual-use national security applications.
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We welcomed Program Manager Carlos García-Galán and Chief Architect Nujoud Merancy of the @NASAMoonBase program to our Long Beach HQ. We showcased capabilities we intend to leverage to support a permanent crewed presence on the lunar surface.
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The Vast-PAM-1 crew @thom_astro, @astro_ales, and @astro_adrianos visited Vast HQ to kickoff their orientation, headed to @SpaceX for suit fittings, sampled crew food options at Vast and @NASA, and met some of the teams behind the mission.
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Vast is part of LA @Techweek_. Come hear from Vast Astronaut Advisor @Astro_Megan about her experiences in low-Earth orbit on Oct. 13 at 6p at our Long Beach HQ. Stay for a tour of the Haven-1 Experience, our near-scale model of Haven-1.
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Vast CEO @maxhaot joined a panel at @IAC2026Antalya to discuss Haven-1’s progress and the importance of commercial space stations to sustain a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit after the ISS retires.
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Thank you Josef. We value the growing relationship between @esa and @vast. Finding a path to continue the transatlantic partnership into the post-ISS commercial space station era is a top priority for Vast.
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The International Space Station stands as one of the greatest examples of international cooperation of our time.
As Europe looks ahead to the next chapter of human spaceflight, we are exploring a range of options to maintain and strengthen our presence in Low Earth Orbit.
Our cooperation with @vast marks an important step in this work, helping us assess future opportunities for European astronauts, research and technology in orbit.
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Vast and @esa are taking our cooperation to the next level. Ensuring a continued transatlantic partnership in the post-ISS commercial space station era is a top priority for Vast. @IAC2026Antalya.
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We’re strengthening our cooperation with @vast to help shape Europe’s future in low Earth orbit and opening new opportunities for European astronauts, research and technology. #IAC2026#
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The International Space Station stands as one of the greatest examples of international cooperation of our time.
As Europe looks ahead to the next chapter of human spaceflight, we are exploring a range of options to maintain and strengthen our presence in Low Earth Orbit.
Our cooperation with @vast marks an important step in this work, helping us assess future opportunities for European astronauts, research and technology in orbit.
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New merch has dropped on the Vast Shop.
From outerwear to a limited edition Haven Demo artifact, check out what’s new at (Reminder: We also ship internationally.)
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The Vast team is headed to IAC 2026 Antalya from Oct. 5-9.
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a panel moderated by @JeffFoust of SpaceNews with Vast CEO @maxhaot and other industry leaders to discuss the post-ISS transition and the future of commercial low-Earth Orbit destinations.
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This week at Payload’s Off World in Houston, Chief Policy Officer Caryn Schenewerk joined a panel on NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations program to share Vast’s progress, and SVP of Lunar Programs Colin Smith discussed our plans for the Moon, built on Haven-1 flight heritage.
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Vast Astronaut Advisor @Astro_Suni and Vast delegates recently attended the Bengaluru Space Expo in India, taking part in a panel with astronaut Angad Pratap to discuss the future of space exploration, science, and human spaceflight.
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Check out our crew for Vast-PAM-1 and Haven-1 missions.
Vast-PAM-1 launches no earlier than 2027 with the first Czech astronaut at the @Space_Station and the first Greek astronaut, pending MCOP approval. Haven-1 is targeted to be the world's first commercial space station when it also launches in 2027.
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