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NASA is facing a time crunch to replace the International Space Station (ISS), set for decommissioning in 2030, with commercial alternatives. Private companies like Voyager, Axiom Space, Blue Origin, and Vast Space are vying for contracts, with NASA expected to select one or two winners later this year.
Vast Space, the most advanced contender, has delayed the launch of its interim station, Haven-1, from mid-2026 to early 2027. Despite the delay, CEO Max Haot asserts that Vast remains ahead of competitors, aiming to build the world’s first commercial space station from scratch in under four years. (99 words)
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