BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Florida Space Tourism Network (flspacetourism.com)//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d1cee5ce856565720465b67788dff79b DTSTAMP:20260405T225129Z SUMMARY:SpaceX VAST-1 – Commercial Space Station Pathfinder DESCRIPTION:

Launch Date: No Earlier Than June 2026
Launch Time: TBD
Launch Site: Launch Complex 39A (L C-39A)\, Kennedy Space Center\, Florida
Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 5
Spacecraft: Crew Dragon
Commercial Partner: Vast Spac e
Mission Type: Commercial space station demonstration / human-s paceflight pathfinder

Mission Ove rview &\; Payload Insight

VAST-1 is a groundbreaking co mmercial spaceflight mission conducted by SpaceX in partnership with Vast Space\, marking the first launch toward a privately owned c ommercial space station.

The mission will launch a Crew Dr agon spacecraft carrying astronauts to Haven-1\, Vast&rsquo\;s first space station module. Haven-1 is designed as a free-f lying commercial space habitat\, intended to support research\, m anufacturing\, and human operations in low Earth orbit.

This mission represents a major step in transition ing from government-operated space stations to commercial orbital destinations\, aligned with NAS A&rsquo\;s strategy to enable private industry to maintain a continuous hu man presence in orbit after the ISS retires.

About Haven-1 (Station Payload)

Haven-1 is a compact\, next-generation space station design ed to demonstrate:

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Long-duration human habitation in LEO
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Commercia l microgravity research and technology testing
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In-space manufacturing opp ortunities
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Privat e astronaut missions and government partnerships
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The station features life-support systems\, crew quarters\, research facilities\, and docking capability for Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Why Th is Mission Matters

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First step toward commercial space sta tions replacing the ISS
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Demonstrates SpaceX&rsquo\ ;s role beyond transport&mdash\;enabling full orbital ecosystems
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Advances NASA&rsquo\;s Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) vision
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Opens the door to private research\, industry\, and internation al partnerships in orbit
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A historic milestone for Florida&r squo\;s Space Coast as a launch hub for future space habitats
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Visitor &\; Viewing Tips\n
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Best Viewing Locations:
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (launch viewin g packages likely)
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Playalinda Beach
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Jetty Pa rk
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Titusville riverfront parks
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Arrive Early: Crewed a nd historic missions attract large crowds
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What to Bring: Camera\, binoculars\, wat er\, sunscreen\, folding chair
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Livestream: SpaceX and Vast Space are expected to p rovide live coverage with mission commentary
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Launch Note

The VAST-1 mission is currently scheduled NET June 2026. Timing is subject to vehicle re adiness\, station deployment milestones\, and regulatory approvals. Check FLspaceTourism.com and official SpaceX/Vast channels for final confirmatio n.

🔗 For additional details and live coverage\, visit the Space X Launches page.

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