Vast, a space tech company, has unveiled the design of the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Vast shows a luxurious, resort-like atmosphere with sleek, sophisticated designs focused on comfort. Haven-1 features world-like veneer accents, soft, padded white walls, and amenities to fit a high-end hotel.
Haven-1 will also feature a state-of-the-art gym, private rooms equipped with advanced entertainment and communication technology. Haven-1 can accommodate four astronauts in cosy rooms. The future of space travel is getting a luxurious makeover, with the station set to launch in 2025 on SpaceX’s Falcon rocket and welcome visitors by 2026.
Haven-1: World’s first commercial space station
Unlike traditional space stations, Haven-1 provides a resort-like experience with sleek, sophisticated designs that prioritise comfort. The interior video highlights a luxurious atmosphere that departs from the utilitarian aesthetics of previous orbital labs.
According to a press release, Haven-1 features elegant wood veneer accents, soft padded white walls, and high-end amenities typically found in luxury hotels. The station includes a state-of-the-art gym for maintaining fitness in zero gravity, as well as private rooms equipped with advanced entertainment and communication systems to keep visitors connected to Earth.
Haven-1 can accommodate four astronauts in cosy rooms, each offering storage space, a vanity, and a specially designed queen-sized bed for optimal sleep.
Additional features of Haven-1
Additional features include a 1.1-meter observation window dome for stunning views of Earth, a patent-pending sleep system designed for restful sleep in zero gravity, and an onboard fitness system to support cardiovascular and bone health. The interiors are warm and inviting, crafted from natural materials like maple wood veneer.
The station is set to launch on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in 2025, with the first paying guests expected to arrive in 2026. Vast’s Chief Design and Marketing Officer, Hillary Coe, emphasised the company’s commitment to human-centred design, stating their goal to create a future where people can thrive both on Earth and in space, necessitating a new approach to design that caters to all comfort levels.
Vast Unveils Final Design for Haven-1, the World’s First Commercial Space Station
Social media reactions
Reactions from the public were mixed. Some expressed excitement and enthusiasm about the potential of the new space station, while others raised concerns about the idea of a private space station. A YouTube user asked, “When will it be ready for operation?” The company’s website states it aims to launch in a SpaceX Dragon vehicle by no earlier than August 2025.
“This scares me,” wrote one person, while another commented, “This is going to be amazing! An absolute game changer!”
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