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Vast Space's Jed McCaleb Unveils Haven-2, Successor to ISS, Following Launch of Luxury Hotel-Like Haven-1

Oct 13, 2024, 10:09 PM

Vast Space, an aerospace startup founded by former crypto entrepreneur Jed McCaleb, has unveiled its plans for Haven-2, a proposed successor to the International Space Station (ISS). The Haven-2 concept is part of a broader initiative that includes three other commercial space station proposals submitted to NASA. The design aims to string together modules that would be launched between 2028 and 2032, positioning it as a significant advancement in commercial space exploration. The startup's announcement follows the recent launch of Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station, which has been described as resembling a luxury hotel. This development marks a notable step in the evolution of space infrastructure and commercial opportunities in low Earth orbit.