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Vast Unveils Final Design for Haven-1, the World’s First Commercial Space Station We’re excited to introduce the final design for Haven-1, a groundbreaking space station that sets a new standard for human-centric design, comfort, and productivity in space. Haven-1 merges cutting-edge microgravity lab advancements with a focus on astronaut well-being and features: - 1.1m Observation Window Dome for stunning views of Earth - Patent-Pending Sleep System designed for optimal rest in zero gravity - Onboard Fitness System to improve cardiovascular and bone health - Warm, welcoming Interiors with natural materials, including maple wood veneer Guided by visionary designer Peter Russell-Clarke and supported by veteran NASA astronaut Andrew J. Feustel, Haven-1 offers an unparalleled experience in space, balancing innovation with comfort. Chief Design and Marketing Officer Hillary Coe emphasized the importance of human-first design, stating, “We have big ambitions to create a future where everyone is living and thriving on Earth and in space. This requires a shift in how we approach design for all backgrounds and comfort levels.” We are excited to continue to push the boundaries of human spaceflight and pioneer the path to long-term living and thriving in space. https://lnkd.in/geRdns4w

We tested and deployed the solar array of Haven Demo in a flight-like configuration to ensure there were no motion restrictions or configuration issues during deployment. The test allowed us to identify and adopt additional minor adjustments to optimize our configuration and ensure proper performance of the arrays in-orbit. The video features real footage captured from Haven Demo’s onboard cameras.

We're machining Haven-1's flight panels in-house, leveraging vertical integration for speed and efficiency. Full control enables rapid iterations and optimized manufacturing, accelerating our mission to make space accessible to all.

We're excited to welcome Olivier Farache as Vast’s new Chief Revenue Officer. With decades of experience driving revenue growth and business strategy across defense, aerospace, legal, and law enforcement, Olivier brings invaluable expertise to our leadership team. Previously, he served as CRO at CHAOS Industries, Global Head of Utilities at Palantir Technologies, and held key roles at the FBI. Olivier joins Vast at a pivotal time, playing an important role in advancing our mission to build next-generation space stations and ultimately enable billions to live and thrive in space.

Our first Haven-1 flight primary structure welds occurred last week, marking a major milestone as we prepare for launch next year. The first barrel of Haven-1 has been rolled and welded, bringing the station another step closer to flight.

The flight design pressure plate of the Haven-1 hatch is now ready for inspection. The hatch serves as the crew's entry point and features redundant pressure seals, a window, and built-in shielding to protect the station from micrometeoroids and orbital debris while in space.

Testing is underway at NASA Marshall for Haven-1’s trace contaminant control system. Over the next month, we will continue validating the system’s ability to remove toxic pollutants introduced by the crew and equipment, ensuring clean air for all missions.

Haven-1 solar arrays use triple junction solar cells to capture a broad range of light wavelengths to help power our systems. We perform electroluminescence (EL) tests, applying currents to the cells to emit light at known wavelengths. EL testing allows us to inspect each semiconductor layer, identify potential damage, and ensure peak performance.

NASA Spaceflight joined Vast CEO Max Haot for a behind-the-scenes look at how Vast is designing and manufacturing Haven-1 at our Long Beach, CA headquarters—proudly in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/gdvtDtnE

Haven-1 primary structure qualification article at Vast’s Mojave test site, with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lighting up the evening sky—Haven-1’s future ride.