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.
NASA has awarded a contract to Vast, a California-based company, to conduct the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch no earlier than summer 2027. This mission marks a significant milestone in the growing commercial space industry.
NASA has selected Vast to conduct a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2027, marking the sixth such mission awarded by the agency. The mission will utilize a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and spend two weeks at the ISS.
Russian state-owned Energia rocket company has secured a patent for a novel spacecraft architecture designed to generate artificial gravity through rotation, which could significantly improve conditions for crews on long-duration space missions. This innovative design has the potential to mitigate the effects of microgravity on astronauts" health.
Private space company Vast has announced an open call for scientific research proposals to be conducted aboard its upcoming Haven-1 space station, slated for launch in 2026. This initiative marks a significant step towards the development of commercial space-based research and manufacturing capabilities.
NASA is collaborating with several companies, including Voyager Technologies, Axiom Space, and Blue Origin, to create a commercial successor to the International Space Station, with an estimated cost of $2.8 to $3.3 billion for one such project, Starlab. The development of these private space stations marks a significant shift in the aerospace industry towards commercialization and privatization.