https://spacewatch.global/tag/vast/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 21 May 2026 10:52:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/vast/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/vast-expands-into-high-power-satellite-buses-leveraging-proven-haven-demo-satellite-heritage/ Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74070 Vast has announced Vast Satellite, a new line of high-power satellite buses for comms, EO, national security, and orbital data centres, built on proven Haven demo heritage.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/vast-and-cedars-sinai-partner-on-microgravity-science-and-crew-health-with-upcoming-mission-aboard-haven-1/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73134 Vast has partnered with Cedars-Sinai on stem cell research, organoid development, and biomanufacturing demonstrations aboard Haven-1, launching in 2027.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-morning-show-13th-april-urgency-collaboration-declassification/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72973 Torsten Kriening and Yvette Gonzalez bring you the opening day of the 41st Space Symposium with insights from the Congressional Roundtable and exclusive interviews that set the tone for the week ahead.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-giorgio-saccoccias-bold-leap-from-esa-to-vas/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72930 Torsten Kriening sits down with Giorgio Saccoccia at the stunning Broadmoor resort on the eve of Space Symposium 2026 for a conversation about career transitions, Artemis 2, and the future of commercial space stations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/nasa-selects-vast-for-sixth-private-astronaut-mission-to-the-international-space-station/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71223 NASA and Vast have signed an order for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida. This private astronaut mission marks Vast's first selection to the orbiting laboratory, underscoring NASA’s commitment to enabling commercial providers utilize the International Space Station as a destination for their missions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/vast-and-the-msro-sign-mou-to-engage-the-republic-of-maldives-space-industry/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69363 Vast has signed an MOU with the Maldives Space Research Organization to explore opportunities that engage the Republic of Maldives' space industry. Vast and the MSRO will thereby collaborate on human spaceflight opportunities, science, research, and education. Through the partnership, the organizations will subsequently pursue astronaut flight opportunities aboard Vast space stations for agency astronauts, such as Haven-1, or Vast-provided private astronaut missions to the International Space Station. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/space-symposium-2025-drew-feustel/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64927 At the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Torsten Kriening had the honor of stepping inside something truly out of this world — a 1:1 mockup of Haven-1, the first commercial space module by Vast, and speaking with astronaut and lead crew advisor Drew Feustel.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/vast-signs-agreement-to-leverage-the-national-lab-on-the-international-space-station/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64855 Vast has signed a strategic agreement with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS) to support scientific research through the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory. This milestone partnership reinforces Vast’s commitment to advancing space-based research and strengthens its position as a key player in NASA’s private astronaut missions (PAM) to the ISS.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/exobiosphere-interstellar-lab-and-jamss-become-latest-haven-1-space-lab-partners/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64829 Vast has announced Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation (JAMSS), Interstellar Lab, and Exobiosphere as the latest payload partners for its Haven-1 Lab, a commercial crewed microgravity research and manufacturing facility in space. Launching inside Haven-1, the lab is on track for deployment in May 2026 and is already nearing full capacity.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/space-cafe-clip-with-david-caponio/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64664 At the NCA Innovation Day 2025 in Hamburg, Torsten Kriening welcomes David Caponio, Vice President of Products and Business Development at VAST. They discussed VAST's European connections and collaboration with ESA, JAXA, and the Middle East for the Commercial LEO Destinations program, aiming to replace the International Space Station by 2030.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/vast-partners-spacex-for-two-iss-human-spaceflight-missions/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63043 Vast has announced that SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch up to two Dragon missions to the International Space Station (ISS) in support of Vast’s future bid for NASA’s private astronaut missions (PAM). These missions, contingent on NASA selecting Vast, will be the fifth and sixth PAMs the Agency has awarded.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/vast-partners-with-czech-transport-ministry-on-human-spaceflight/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62232 The Czech Ministry of Transport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vast, the U.S.-based space habitation technologies company. The Memorandum, signed as part of Czech Space Week, will see Vast and the Ministry of Transport explore ways to partner on future human spaceflight projects, whether through private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS) before its retirement in 2030, or on missions to Vast’s own Haven space stations, and to engage with a growing Czech Space industry and start-up ecosystem]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/vast-unveils-haven-1-space-station-design/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61647 Vast has unveiled its interior design features aboard Haven-1, its commercial space station. Vast’s inaugural station combines the functionality of its state-of-the-art facilities for scientific research, technological advancement, and global collaboration in low-Earth orbit (LEO) with its remarkable dedication to sophisticated and human-centric design.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/vast-appoints-siddharth-hariharan-as-its-chief-financial-officer/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61539 Vast has appointed Siddharth (“Sid”) Hariharan as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Hariharan brings over 20 years of investment banking experience, advising high-growth companies across the technology, consumer, and industrial sectors. His financial expertise will be foundational to Vast’s next phase of growth.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/vast-and-the-exploration-company-partner-for-cargo-services/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55670 Vast and The Exploration Company have signed a cargo services agreement for a 2028 mission to Vast’s second Haven space station. The agreement commences collaboration between Vast and European industry partners to commercialize low-Earth orbit. In this case, The Exploration Company’s modular and reusable orbital space vehicle 'Nyx' is targeting a cargo mission to Vast’s second Haven space station, in 2028.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/esa-and-vast-sign-mou-for-future-vast-space-stations/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55557 The European Space Agency (ESA) and Vast have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for future Vast space stations during the Berlin International Airshow (ILA), Germany. The agreement outlines the parties’ intention to foster human spaceflight, science, technology and commercialization development and explore collaboration in low Earth orbit destinations other than the International Space Station (ISS).The signed MoU also reflects ESA’s ambition for a smooth and efficient transition from the International Space Station towards sustained exploitation of human and robotic infrastructures in low Earth orbit after 2030, including through commercial services]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/vast-announces-claw-mowry-as-newest-advisor/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54400 Vast, a space habitation technologies company, has announced the appointment of Clay Mowry as its newest Advisor. Mowry’s career spans over two decades in the commercial launch, satellite, and space station sectors. Furthermore, as President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Mowry is a globally recognized leader in the space community, within industry and government alike.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/vast-welcomes-nasa-astronaut-as-human-spaceflight-advisor/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49951 Vast has announced the appointment of Garrett Reisman, a veteran NASA astronaut, and accomplished space industry expert, as its newest advisor. With an impressive background in space exploration and extensive industry experience, Reisman brings invaluable expertise and strategic human spaceflight insights to Vast.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/vast-acquires-launcher-to-support-space-station-development/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46786 Vast, a start-up developing artificial-gravity space stations, has acquired launch services company Launcher, located in California to help it develop long-term human habitation in space. Vast is developing an artificial gravity station, greater in volume than the International Space Station, in low Earth orbit. ]]>