Engineering:Vast-1
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| Mission type | Private spaceflight |
|---|---|
| Operator | Vast and SpaceX |
| Mission duration | 30 days[1] |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | Dragon 2 |
| Expedition | |
| Space Station | Haven-1 |
| Crew | |
| Crew size | 4 |
| Members |
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| 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 | |
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]
Crew
Seats 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
During 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
Vast'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
References
- ↑ "VAST Announces Haven-1 Station & VAST-1 Mission - TLP News". 2023-05-10. https://tlpnetwork.com/news/2023/05/vast-announces-haven-1-station-and-vast-1-mission.
- ↑ https://spacenews.com/france-to-fly-two-astronauts-on-vast-missions/
- ↑ "Vast Space to launch 1st private station on SpaceX rocket in 2025" (in en). 2023-05-10. https://www.space.com/vast-space-private-station-spacex-launch-2025.
- ↑ Etherington, Darrell (2023-05-10). "Vast and SpaceX aim to put the first commercial space station in orbit in 2025" (in en-US). https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/10/vast-and-spacex-aim-to-put-the-first-commercial-space-station-in-orbit-in-2025/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Foust, Jeff (2023-05-10). "Vast announces plans for first commercial space station" (in en-US). https://spacenews.com/vast-announces-plans-for-first-commercial-space-station/.
- ↑ "VAST Announces Haven-1 Station & VAST-1 Mission". 2023-05-10. https://tlpnetwork.com/news/2023/05/vast-announces-haven-1-station-and-vast-1-mission.
- ↑ 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. https://travelandleisure.com/spacex-space-station-vast-7498165.
- ↑ "France Signs Historic Two-Mission Agreement with Vast". June 1, 2026. https://www.vastspace.com/updates/france-vast-two-mission-agreement-iss-haven-1.
- ↑ "Astronaut with physical disability could be first to enter orbit after ground-breaking agreement" (in en). Government of the United Kingdom. 2 June 2026. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/astronaut-with-physical-disability-could-be-first-to-enter-orbit-after-ground-breaking-agreement.
- ↑ Tribou, Richard (May 12, 2023). "SpaceX, startup Vast aim to put 1st commercial space station in orbit". The Orlando Sentinel. https://orlandosentinel.com/2023/05/12/spacex-vast-commercial-space-station.
- ↑ Martin, Saleen (May 10, 2023). "Vast unveils commercial space station plans with space agencies and civilians in mind". USA Today. https://usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/10/vast-space-station-plans/70202729007.
- ↑ Bergin, Chris (2023-05-12). "This Week In Spaceflight – May 12" (in en-US). https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/05/this-week-in-spaceflight-may-12/.
- ↑ Wall, Mike (May 10, 2023). "Vast Space to launch 1st private station on SpaceX rocket in 2025". Space.com. https://www.space.com/vast-space-private-station-spacex-launch-2025.
- ↑ "Sept. 14, 1966 – Gemini XI Artificial Gravity Experiment". NASA. September 14, 2016. https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/sept-14-1966-gemini-xi-artificial-gravity-experiment.
- ↑ "SpaceX, Vast Plan World's First Commercial Space Station" (in en). 16 May 2023. https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/vast-to-launch-first-commercial-space-station/.
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