Haven-1
Coverage of Haven-1 in the Nexus archive.
- French astronauts set for 2027 voyages to ISS and first commercial space station
French astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost will embark on separate 2027 missions. Prost will visit the Vast-developed Haven-1 commercial space station, while Pesquet will travel to the International Space Station via a private Vast mission.
- British Paralympian could be first astronaut with physical disability to live in orbit
A British Paralympian and surgeon could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit after the UK Space Agency signed a deal with US startup Vast for a mission to the Haven-1 space station. John McFall, part of the European Space Agency astronaut reserve, is cleared for orbital activities and may participate in the mission following the station's 2027 launch.
- In addition to space stations, Vast says it will now build high-power satellites
Vast Space successfully launched and tested a small demonstration spacecraft, completing dozens of test objectives, and now plans to build high-power satellites. The company will sell high-powered satellite buses, diversifying its products. Vast Space's CEO, Max Haot, believes diversification is key to success.
- Visitors to this private space station won't be wearing shorts and T-shirts
Vast, a company developing the first commercial space station Haven-1, has introduced custom astronaut flight suits and a certified Swiss wristwatch for its crew. The move reflects a shift from the International Space Station's more casual attire approach, emphasizing safety and professional work environments in space.