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NASA's ISS Replacement Delayed Amid Commercial Station Developments

1/21/2026

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) plans to replace the International Space Station but faces delays as private companies develop commercial stations.
Vast Space postponed Haven-1's launch to Q1 2027 from 2026, with crews of up to four astronauts for two weeks.
Max Haot emphasized safety verification with SpaceX before crewed flights commence.
Vast aims Haven-1 integration to be a station in low Earth orbit, smaller than Axiom and Starlab.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) plans to replace the International Space Station but faces delays as private companies develop commercial stations.
Vast Space postponed Haven-1's launch to Q1 2027 from 2026, with crews of up to four astronauts for two weeks.
Max Haot emphasized safety verification with SpaceX before crewed flights commence.
Vast aims Haven-1 integration to be a station in low Earth orbit, smaller than Axiom and Starlab.