Vast-1
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| Mission type | Private spaceflight |
|---|---|
| Operator | Vast and SpaceX |
| COSPAR ID | {{#property:P247}} |
| Mission duration | 30 days [1] |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | Dragon 2 |
| Expedition | |
| Space Station | Haven-1 |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | NET August 2025 (planned) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | Kennedy Space Center |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Regime | Low Earth orbit |
Vast-1 is a planned private spaceflight to the Haven-1 space station, planned to launch no earlier than near the end of 2025 by American aerospace company Vast.[2] Vast-1 is expected to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket, using a Crew Dragon vehicle, both manufactured by SpaceX.[3][4] The stay on the station is planned to last no more than 30 days.[4] The spaceflight will include four astronauts who will be trained by SpaceX on their Crew Dragon capsule through simulations and training.[5]
Crew
Vast-1 is to be crewed by four astronauts for thirty days. Seats on the mission are being sold to space agencies and private individuals, at an unknown price.[6]
| Position | Launching crew | Landing crew |
|---|---|---|
| First crewmember | Unknown | Unknown |
| Second crewmember | Unknown | Unknown |
| Third crewmember | Unknown | Unknown |
| Fourth crewmember | Unknown | Unknown |
Artificial Gravity
At some point during the mission, the station's propulsion system will rotate the space station, providing a small amount of artificial gravity, somewhat near lunar gravity.[7][6] If successful, it would be the second time artificial gravity is produced in crewed spacecraft, with the first being Gemini 11.
Mission
During the mission, the crew will conduct various experiments, relating to both science and in-space manufacturing.[6] As of June 2023, these experiments are unknown, however, they may be both internal and external.[8]
Future Flights
Vast's contract with SpaceX includes the option of a second mission to Haven-1 no earlier than 2026, called Vast-2.[8]
References
- ↑ "VAST Announces Haven-1 Station & VAST-1 Mission - TLP News". The Launch Pad. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ↑ Mike Wall (2023-05-10). "Vast Space to launch 1st private station on SpaceX rocket in 2025". Space.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ↑ Etherington, Darrell (2023-05-10). "Vast and SpaceX aim to put the first commercial space station in orbit in 2025". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Foust, Jeff (2023-05-10). "Vast announces plans for first commercial space station". SpaceNews. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ↑ "VAST Announces Haven-1 Station & VAST-1 Mission - TLP News". The Launch Pad. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "VAST Announces the Haven-1 and VAST-1 Missions. — VAST". www.vastspace.com. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ↑ Bergin, Chris (2023-05-12). "This Week In Spaceflight - May 12". NASASpaceFlight.com. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Reserve Your Stay - VAST". www.vastspace.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
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