SpaceX, which started working for a new world record last month, rolled up its sleeves for the commercial space station. According to the information announced, SpaceX will establish the world’s first commercial space station with Los Angeles-based Vast.
SpaceX builds world’s first commercial space station
As the International Space Station approaches the end of its life, SpaceX and Los Angeles-based startup Vast have announced plans to launch the first commercial space station. SpaceX will use a Falcon 9 rocket to send the station’s main module, Haven-1, into low Earth orbit as early as August 2025.
Haven-1 will soon be joined by the larger Vast-1 module, followed by a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft with four astronauts. The crew will then live and work on the main station for approximately 30 days before returning to Earth in the Crew Dragon capsule.
Making a statement on the subject, SpaceX executive Tom Ochinero said, “You will use a commercial rocket with commercial astronauts to launch a commercial spacecraft to a commercial space station. We are collaborating with Vast for this breakthrough that we see as the future of low Earth orbit.” said.
Founded in 2021 as a specialist in space settlement technologies, Vast will sell all four seats on the first mission. Its clients are expected to include local and international space agencies and private individuals involved in science projects. Note that pricing has not been announced yet.
SpaceX will train four crew members for the Crew Dragon flight on Falcon 9, as well as for the journey home inside the spacecraft. While the International Space Station will be decommissioned in 2031, private companies plan to step in with their own stations so that astronauts can continue to live and work in low Earth orbit.
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