Vast-1 is a planned private spaceflight to the Haven-1 space station, that is planned to launch no earlier than Q1 2027[2] by American aerospace company Vast.[3] Vast-1 is expected to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket, using a Crew Dragon vehicle, both manufactured by SpaceX.[4][5] The stay on the station is planned to last no more than 30 days.[5] The spaceflight will include four astronauts who will be trained by SpaceX on their Crew Dragon capsule through simulations and formations.[6]
.jpg) A Crew Dragon vehicle in Earth orbit | |
| Mission type | Private spaceflight |
|---|---|
| Operator | Vast and SpaceX |
| Mission duration | 30 days[1] |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | Dragon 2 |
| Expedition | |
| Space station | Haven-1 |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | NET 2027 (planned) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | Kennedy Space Center |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Regime | Low Earth orbit |
| Docking with Haven-1 | |
Crew
editSeats on the mission are being sold to space agencies and private individuals who are involved in science and philanthropic projects at an unknown price.[7] Arnaud Prost will serve as a flight test engineer for this mission.[8] John McFall could join him on the mission as well.[9]
| Position | Astronaut | |
|---|---|---|
| Commander | TBA | |
| Pilot | TBA | |
| Flight Test-Engineer | Arnaud Prost, ESA First spaceflight | |
| Mission Specialist | TBA | |
Mission
editDuring the mission, the crew will conduct various experiments, relating to both science and in-space manufacturing.[10] As of June 2023, these experiments are unknown, however, they may be both internal and external.[11]
At some point during the mission, the Haven-1 space station's propulsion system will cause the station to rotate, providing artificial gravity, similar to the gravity one would experience on the Moon.[12][13] If successful, it would be the second time artificial gravity has been deliberately produced in a crewed spacecraft, with the first being on NASA's Gemini 11 in 1966.[14]
Future flights
editVast's contract with SpaceX includes the option for a second crewed mission to Haven-1 with a launch scheduled for no earlier than 2027 called Vast-2.[15]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "VAST Announces Haven-1 Station & VAST-1 Mission - TLP News". The Launch Pad. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ↑ https://spacenews.com/france-to-fly-two-astronauts-on-vast-missions/
- ↑ Wall, Mike (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.
- 1 2 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". The Launch Pad. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ↑ Fox, Alison (May 15, 2023). "SpaceX Just Revealed Plans to Launch Its First Commercial Space Station – and You Can Reserve Your Seat Now". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ↑ "France Signs Historic Two-Mission Agreement with Vast". Vast. June 1, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Astronaut with physical disability could be first to enter orbit after ground-breaking agreement". GOV.UK. Government of the United Kingdom. 2 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ Tribou, Richard (May 12, 2023). "SpaceX, startup Vast aim to put 1st commercial space station in orbit". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ↑ Martin, Saleen (May 10, 2023). "Vast unveils commercial space station plans with space agencies and civilians in mind". USA Today. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ↑ Bergin, Chris (2023-05-12). "This Week In Spaceflight – May 12". NASASpaceFlight.com. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ↑ Wall, Mike (May 10, 2023). "Vast Space to launch 1st private station on SpaceX rocket in 2025". Space.com. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ↑ "Sept. 14, 1966 – Gemini XI Artificial Gravity Experiment". NASA. September 14, 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ↑ "SpaceX, Vast Plan World's First Commercial Space Station". www.thomasnet.com. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-14.