NASA Picks Vast for 6th Private Space Station Mission
A new company is joining the race to make space accessible. NASA just selected Vast for its sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, launching summer 2027.
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NASA Picks Vast for Private ISS Mission Launching in 2027
A California startup just earned its ticket to the International Space Station, marking a major milestone in the shift toward privately operated space platforms. Vast will send its first crew to the ISS in summer 2027 as part of NASA's push to build a thriving commercial space economy.
Space Station Startup Vast Launches Satellite Business
A California company building private space stations just proved its technology works so well, it's spinning off a whole new satellite business. Vast already has its first customer lined up for up to 204 spacecraft.
Space Station Startup Vast Raises $500M to Build Haven-1
A California company just secured half a billion dollars to build the next generation of commercial space stations. Vast plans to launch its first station in 2027, opening up space for more countries and people than ever before.
Australia Creates Vast New Park to Save 20% of Koalas
Australia just announced the Great Koala National Park, linking nearly 5,000 square kilometers of forest to protect koalas and 66 other threatened species. The park, set to be finalized in 2026, represents a major conservation victory after 13 years of campaigning.
Our Galaxy Sits in a Vast Sheet of Dark Matter
Scientists have discovered that the Milky Way and neighboring galaxies rest inside a massive sheet of dark matter millions of light-years across. This breakthrough solves a mystery that has puzzled astronomers for nearly a century.
Scientists Map Africa's Vast Underground Water Reserves
Researchers are creating the first continent-wide map of Africa's groundwater, revealing enough hidden water to help 427 million people access drinking water and irrigation during droughts. The invisible resource could be Africa's climate safety net.
Great Salt Lake May Hide Vast Freshwater Reservoir Below
Scientists discovered fresh water bubbling up beneath Utah's Great Salt Lake, one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth. The hidden reservoir could extend two miles deep and help address toxic dust problems threatening nearby communities.
Mars Rover Finds Vast Honeycomb Landscape on Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered an unprecedented field of honeycomb-like patterns stretching across an entire Martian valley. The breathtaking geometric landscape is the largest formation of its kind ever spotted on Mars.
Scientists Find Vast Freshwater Lake Under Great Salt Lake
Researchers discovered a massive freshwater reservoir hiding beneath Utah's shrinking Great Salt Lake, offering unexpected hope as the state faces its worst drought in decades. The ancient water, trapped thousands of feet underground, could help fight toxic dust clouds threatening nearby communities.
NASA Rover Finds Vast Honeycomb Patterns on Ancient Mars Lake
NASA's Curiosity rover just discovered a breathtaking sea of honeycomb patterns stretching across an ancient Martian valley, offering stunning new evidence that water once flowed abundantly across the Red Planet. The discovery brings scientists one step closer to understanding whether Mars could have supported life billions of years ago.
Private Space Station Haven-1 Nears 2027 Launch
A new era of space exploration is taking shape as startup Vast completes the primary structure of Haven-1, a private space station designed to replace the aging International Space Station. The capsule could launch as early as 2027, marking a major milestone in making space more accessible.
California Startup to Fly Astronauts to Space Station in 2027
NASA just selected Vast, a Long Beach startup, to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2027. The mission marks a major leap toward a future where private companies lead the way in space exploration.
Three Companies Now Cleared for Private Space Station Flights
NASA just approved a third company to send private astronauts to the International Space Station, accelerating plans for a future where multiple commercial space stations orbit Earth. Voyager Technologies joins Axiom Space and Vast in preparing missions that will help build the next generation of orbital outposts.
NASA Finds 'Interstellar Glaciers' That Could Seed New Worlds
NASA's newest telescope has discovered vast frozen water reservoirs in space that could deliver the building blocks of life to future planets. The same icy processes that formed these cosmic glaciers likely created Earth's oceans.
Project Hail Mary: Friendship Saves Two Worlds in Space
A new sci-fi film proves that even in the vastness of space, friendship is the most powerful force. Project Hail Mary delivers a heartwarming story about an unlikely bond between a human astronaut and an adorable alien, both racing to save their dying worlds.
James Webb Telescope Maps Universe's Hidden Cosmic Web
Scientists just created the clearest picture ever of the cosmic web, the enormous hidden structure connecting galaxies across the universe. Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, they traced this vast network back nearly 14 billion years.
Historic Ocean Protection Treaty Now in Effect Worldwide
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the world's first legally binding treaty to protect ocean life in international waters just became law. The High Seas Treaty now governs two-thirds of the planet's oceans, opening the door for countries to create vast new marine sanctuaries.
Egypt and Netherlands Partner on Agricultural Innovation
Egypt and the Netherlands just launched a groundbreaking agricultural partnership that could transform food security across North Africa. The collaboration combines Dutch farming tech with Egypt's vast agricultural potential.
Royal Navy Tests Robot Sailboats Powered by Wind and Sun
The UK's Royal Navy is trialing tiny robotic sailboats that harness wind and solar power for ocean surveillance. The eco-friendly fleet could transform how navies monitor vast stretches of sea without burning fossil fuels.
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