In addition to space stations, Vast says it will now build high-power satellites
Summary
Vast Space successfully launched a test spacecraft for its planned Haven-1 private space station and will now build high-power satellite buses. These satellites will support demanding missions in low-Earth to lunar orbit and serve customers like telecommunications and data services.Key Facts
- Vast Space launched a small test spacecraft in early November and completed many tests before de-orbiting successfully three months later.
- The mission tested technologies for the company’s upcoming Haven-1 private space station, launching next year.
- Vast announced plans to sell 15 kW-class satellite buses that provide power, propulsion, and navigation for various mission payloads.
- Each satellite bus measures about 3 meters by 4 meters, weighs 700 kg, and can carry at least 350 kg of payload.
- The satellites will have a design life of five years and operate from low-Earth orbit to lunar orbit.
- Vast has signed a customer for four satellites, with an option for up to 200 more, and targets launching 10 satellites by late 2027.
- The satellite design is based on technologies from Haven-1, with new electric propulsion and deployable solar arrays in development.
- Vast has invested $1 billion in spacecraft manufacturing facilities, including clean rooms for building satellites and space stations.
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