Vast is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
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Vast is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
This page is under development. Please check back for comprehensive history, mission details, and achievements.
Vast, a commercial space station developer, is expanding its operations to the lunar surface, leveraging its existing space station technologies to develop infrastructure for the moon. This move has significant implications for the broader aerospace industry and the development of lunar exploration and habitation.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed an agreement with Vast to launch the first Greek astronaut mission to the International Space Station in 2027, marking a significant milestone in Greece's National Space Strategy. This mission will be the first private astronaut mission to the ISS awarded by NASA, with SpaceX providing training and a Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft for the launch.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, despite having significant life left, is being transitioned out in favor of Starship, causing uncertainty for commercial space stations and affecting NASA’s plans for end-to-end services in Low Earth Orbit. The agency is procuring additional Dragon missions while considering the development of commercial LEO destinations.
Vast has established a new division to support national security space projects, hiring Melanie Stricklan as senior vice president of special programs, and plans to develop high-power satellite buses for the U.S. national security enterprise. This move marks a significant expansion into the national security space sector for Vast.
Vast has signed partnerships with several companies and organizations to conduct microgravity research and manufacturing on its Haven space stations, aiming to continue scientific discovery after the retirement of the International Space Station. This collaboration will enable various projects, including the production of artificial retinas in space.