Jan 20, 2026 · Vast's mission is to build next-generation habitats that allow humanity to live and thrive long-term in space, ensuring America’s continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit.

Vast (also styled Vast Space) is a privately held American aerospace company headquartered in Long Beach, California. It was founded in 2021 by entrepreneur Jed McCaleb with the goal of developing …

Feb 12, 2026 · “By hosting private astronaut missions, the station helps accelerate innovation, opens new commercial pathways, and advances research strengthening the foundation of a thriving space …

2 days ago · Under NASA’s private astronaut mission framework, Vast will propose a crew of up to four individuals for review by NASA and its international partners before entering formal training. While …

3 days ago · NASA and Vast are teaming up so that the aerospace company can send four private astronauts to the ISS in 2027 following a launch in Cape Canaveral.

Oct 16, 2025 · Vast is moving into the final stages of building its Haven-1 private space station, readying for launch in 2026, in a move that could open up a new era in human spaceflight.

2 days ago · Vast, an aerospace company based in Long Beach, California, partnered with NASA to send four of its own private astronauts to the ISS in 2027.

Feb 13, 2026 · NASA has selected commercial space station company Vast to fly a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station in 2027.

Vast Joins an Exclusive Club Until now, Axiom Space had been the sole operator selected to fly private crews to the ISS under NASA’s formal Private Astronaut Mission program.

Jan 28, 2026 · Tuesday's announcement underscores the growing role of the commercial sector in building safe and sustainable space infrastructure and supporting international efforts to ensure the …