Haven 1

Domed Window Earth Observation

Gaze through the 1.1m panoramic dome at swirling auroras, city lights, and 16 daily sunrises, a vantage point unmatched by any ter…

Crew Dragon Docking Maneuvers

Witness or participate in the precision docking of SpaceX Crew Dragon, the sole access method syncing with Haven-1's single-module…

Personal Crew Quarters Customization

Tailor your private sleep pod in Haven-1's human-centric layout, a rarity in orbital habitats designed for psychological comfort d…

Haven-1's dedicated lab features 10 slots for 30kg payloads up to 100W, drawing governments and companies for exclusive experiments unavailable on Earth. Researchers pioneer biotech and materials science in true zero-g.

Gaze through the 1.1m panoramic dome at swirling auroras, city lights, and 16 daily sunrises, a vantage point unmatched by any terrestrial observatory. Crews log hours capturing phenomena for science and art.

Witness or participate in the precision docking of SpaceX Crew Dragon, the sole access method syncing with Haven-1's single-module hatch. Each arrival marks a commercial space milestone.

Tailor your private sleep pod in Haven-1's human-centric layout, a rarity in orbital habitats designed for psychological comfort during 10-30 day stays.

Gather around the expandable table for microgravity meals, where food floats and crew bonds form over Vast-curated space rations.

Leverage SpaceX-engineered Starlink for lag-free video calls to Earth, streaming live experiments or global events from 400km altitude.

Oversee in-space production of crystals and alloys in the lab's slots, processes optimized for Haven-1's stable microgravity environment.

Time-lapse 90-minute orbital days with 16 sunrises, using the station's viewports to study atmospheric dynamics firsthand.

Review telemetry from your station's originating rocket, recreating the G-forces and ascent in VR tied to Haven-1's flight data.

Follow protocols in Haven-1's volume for treadmill sprints and resistance training, calibrated to counter muscle atrophy unique to its orbit.

Customize your 10-30 day expedition agenda via Vast's portal, selecting lab time or outreach slots specific to commercial crews.

Capture nadir-pointed shots through viewports, guided by station protocols for NASA's CLD-aligned imaging standards.

Float through poses in 45m³ volume, adapting Earth practices to Haven-1's boundless interior for crew wellness.

Participate in rotations between four-crew expeditions, exchanging payloads and logs in Haven-1 tradition.

Explore the NASA-tested filters maintaining breathable air, vital for Haven-1's multi-mission health protocols.

Track satellites and stars from the dome during orbital night, unpolluted by ground light in Haven-1's perch.

Compete for lab access among partners, simulating resource allocation in commercial space's new economy.

Tumble freely in the station's pressurized space, pushing microgravity play to its 45m³ limits.

Attend sessions on Haven-1's role in Vast's path to artificial gravity stations, previewing future orbits.

Practice maneuvers evading space junk, a Haven-1-specific protocol for its LEO path.

Document your stay in digital logs shared via Starlink, contributing to Haven-1's expedition archives.

Create floating sculptures using station materials, displayed in communal areas.

Observe Haven-1's cooling systems cycling, essential for its three-year endurance.

Master the airlock routines for Dragon arrivals, a hands-on Haven-1 safety staple.

Mark progress toward deorbit after four crews, reflecting on Haven-1's commercial pioneer status.

Comprehensive profile on Haven-1 as Vast's planned commercial station launching Q1 2027 on Falcon 9, detailing Crew Dragon missions and Haven-1 Lab specs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haven-1

Overview of Haven-1's 45m³ volume, crew quarters, domed window, and Starlink integration for 2027 private and government missions. https://www.vastspace.com/haven-1

Positions Haven-1 as proof-of-concept for Vast's artificial gravity future, with 80m³ expansion and four-crew support. https://www.vastspace.com/roadmap

Reports on Haven-1's successful air filter testing for astronaut health, advancing NASA's Commercial LEO program. https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/commercial-space/leo-economy/nasa-helps-with-progress-on-vasts-haven-1-commercial-space-station/

Video tour covers Haven-1's May 2026 launch target, 45m³ volume for four-person 10-day missions, and science partners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcC44IwCULk