Alice Patel
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Alice Patel
@aliceypatel
Comms for @vast Used to make a podcast about robots.


Introducing the Large Docking Adapter. The future of space is larger space stations, vehicles, and payloads. Designed to support greater overall mass while standardizing module compatibility, the adapter is currently in development at Vast HQ and available for order. vastspace.com/updates/vast-u…




Vast has secured $500M in funding to advance next-generation space station technologies and infrastructure for America and its allies. vastspace.com/updates/vast-s…

Went to see a commercial space station being built @vast, and it was quite glorious. Full episode coming on the YouTube channel soon

Haven Demo has successfully completed its initial perigee-lowering maneuver to demonstrate the spacecraft's ability to perform a controlled deorbit. The spacecraft engaged its orbit-maneuvering thrusters for approximately 14 minutes, lowering perigee by ~170km.

The Vast x Explorers Club Grant is now accepting applications! 🚀 We’re proud to partner with @vast to launch a new grant supporting researchers, technologists, and explorers advancing human life beyond Earth. Apply now explorers.org/grants/vast-x-…

Today we announced Vast Japan GK, our new Tokyo-based subsidiary led by former @JAXA_en astronaut @Astro_Naoko. This expansion deepens our partnership with Japan and our mission of working with allied countries to ensure continuous human presence in space. vastspace.com/updates/vast-e…

Our Food Systems team has completed its first in-house freeze-drying run. This marks a major step in our work to develop food designed specifically for spaceflight. Each batch helps us refine flavor, texture, and rehydration as we build a nutrition program for future crews.









