A commercial space station startup now has a foothold in space
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Vast Space successfully launched Haven Demo, a pathfinder satellite that validates key technologies for its planned Haven-1 commercial space station. The demo mission tests computer, power, propulsion, and control systems at 300 miles altitude while Haven-1 undergoes final integration and environmental testing on Earth. Haven-1 is scheduled to launch no earlier than May 2026 and will host two-week crew visits via SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
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