Alice Patel

The Vast Control Unit (VCU), our flight computer, is ready for testing in the semi-anechoic chamber at Vast HQ. These tests will confirm the VCU won't cause electromagnetic interference with other systems on Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station.

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.

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.

Another milestone completed. The Haven-1 primary structure, including the hatch and domed window, has completed pressure and load acceptance testing in Mojave, CA. Next up: final weld inspections and integration in our clean room.

Mission simulations for Haven Demo are underway at the Vast Mission Control Center. Launching later this year, Haven Demo will test radiation tolerant computers, power systems, software, sensors, reaction control systems, propulsion, radios, ground stations, and command and control to inform learnings for Haven-1, the world’s first commercial space station. The simulations build mission readiness, integrating our mission operators, control room, ground software, and infrastructure with a hardware-in-the-loop version of Haven Demo.