Vast is a pioneering aerospace company developing the next generation of commercial space stations and advancing humanity’s long-term presence in orbit. Founded in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, the company is focused on creating artificial-gravity habitats designed to support sustainable human life in space. Vast’s flagship project, Haven-1, is set to become the world’s first commercial space station, enabling crewed missions, scientific research, and technology demonstrations in low Earth orbit. The company is also developing Haven-2, a larger follow-on platform envisioned as a potential successor to the International Space Station (ISS) and designed to support NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) program as a cutting-edge microgravity laboratory.
ABOUT VAST
Vast is a pioneering space technology company developing the next generation of human space stations.
The company is focused on creating commercial space habitats with the long-term goal of enabling sustainable human life in orbit, including artificial-gravity environments.
Vast designs its stations for private astronauts, research institutions, government agencies, and commercial clients, offering viable platforms for scientific research, in-space manufacturing, and preparation for deeper space exploration.
With its vision to build multi-module orbital habitats and artificial-gravity stations, Vast is emerging as a leading innovator in the commercial space habitation sector.
HAVEN-1
Haven‑1 is Vast’s first human-centric commercial space station, designed for private and government missions.
The station will host a crew of four astronauts on a two-week journey aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
Haven‑1 offers advanced opportunities for scientific research, technology development, and in-space manufacturing, serving as a proof-of-concept for long-term human habitation in low Earth orbit.
HAVEN-2
Haven‑2 is a proposed modular commercial space station designed to succeed the International Space Station (ISS).
Targeted for NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) Phase II program, Haven‑2 will provide expanded capabilities for research, manufacturing, and human spaceflight.
The station aims to support larger crews and advanced scientific missions, shaping the future of life and work in space.