Tech Life Launching a commercial space station
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Dec 23, 2025 Max Haot, CEO of Vast, discusses the ambitious plan to launch Haven-1, the first commercial space station, in 2026. He emphasizes the importance of creating economically sustainable orbital habitats for research and manufacturing. Haot also explores the potential benefits of microgravity for pharmaceuticals and tech development, while addressing the future of private space transport and competition. He highlights the rigorous safety measures in place for crewed flights and the need for international partnerships in this exciting new frontier.
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Private Stations For A Sustainable Orbit
- Vast aims to build cheaper, privately owned space stations to make low Earth orbit sustainable.
- Max Haot says private funding and operations can unlock a new commercial low-orbit economy.
Design Around Transport Realities
- Design stations around existing crew transport limits, such as SpaceX Dragon's four-person capacity.
- Plan for staggered handovers to allow peaks of eight people while keeping a nominal four-person crew.
Dual Purpose Of Low Earth Orbit
- Human missions to low Earth orbit serve two aims: tech development for moon/Mars and Earth benefit.
- Haot highlights manufacturing in microgravity as a unique commercial opportunity.