 Artist's rendering of the Haven-1 Space Station in space | |
| Station statistics | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 4 (planned) |
| Launch | NET May 2026 (planned) |
| Carrier rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 (planned) |
| Mission status | In development |
| Mass | 14,000 kg (31,000 lb) |
| Length | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Diameter | 4.4 m (14 ft) |
| Pressurisedvolume | 80 m3 (2,800 cu ft) |
| Orbital inclination | 51.6° |
| Typical orbit altitude | 425 km (264 mi) |
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Haven-1 is a plannedspace station inlow Earth orbit that is currently in development by American aerospace companyVast.[2] The station is expected to launch no earlier than May 2026 atop aSpaceXFalcon 9. The first mission to Haven-1,Vast-1, is expected to launch a crew of four astronauts on board aCrew Dragon spacecraft to the space station for thirty days.[3] More launches are expected to occur using Crew Dragon to shuttle astronauts to and from Haven-1 over the course of its lifespan.[4]
The station will be unable to sustain itself over a long period of time and will rely on the Crew Dragon for long-term missions by using its life support systems.[5] Using Dragon, the station will be capable of sustaining 4-crew missions with 24/7 communication facilities, up to 1,000watts of power, up to 150 kg of preloaded cargo mass, and science, research, and in-space manufacturing opportunities for up to 30 days.[6]
The crews aboard the station will also conduct experiments in an attempt to mimic lunar gravity.[7]
Haven-1's propulsion system is being built and provided byImpulse Space.[8] The propulsion system will consist of a storable propellant combination,nitrous oxide andethane, propellant tanks, fluid lines, valves, sensors, control electronics and software, andSaiph thrusters as a reaction control thruster.[9] The station will also contain a dome for photography and viewing of the Earth for tourists, in addition to always-on internet through onboard Wi-Fi and resting rooms.[10]
In mid-February 2024, Vast announced that it was partnering with El Segundo-based company AnySignal, Irvine-based company TRL11, and Singaporean company Addvalue to provide radio frequency and Inter-satellite Data Relay System (IDRS) connectivity, as well as advanced onboard video solutions for use in Haven-1.[11][12][13]
In August 2024, Vast revealed that Haven-1 will house a microgravity research facility called the Haven-1 Lab, which will serve as the station's microgravity research, development and manufacturing platform. It will have 10 slots, each capable of accommodating payloads weighing up to 30 kilograms and consuming up to 100 watts of power, previously provided by private companies and governments. The first companies to agree to place payloads on Haven-1 have been announced asRedwire and Yuri Gravity.[14]
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