Companies / Vast
Vast
Commercial space stations
Long Beach, CA · Founded 2021 · Private
Counting interestSpaceAerospaceInfrastructure

What it builds
Vast is developing Haven-1, a crewed commercial station, along with plans for larger stations.
Why it matters
Private stations could support research, manufacturing and human spaceflight after the International Space Station retires.
Risks
- ?Crewed spacecraft carry exceptional safety and technical risk.
- ?Schedules depend on launch providers and regulators.
- ?Demand for private orbital capacity is still developing.
Reporting
This catalog began with Core Memory coverage. The reporting is context, not an endorsement or investment recommendation.
Core Memory · EP 38
He's Building A Space Station For $1 Billion
Jed McCaleb · Oct 15, 2025
Sources
Facts checked 2026-08-13. Company information comes from the public sources below. The company has not reviewed or endorsed it.