Explore the Future of Space Living with the Haven-1 VR App
Experience the world’s first commercial space station like never before!
Discover Humanity’s Next Frontier with Vast’s Haven-1 VR Experience
Humans have always looked to the stars with wonder, and now, thanks to innovative companies like Vast, that dream is becoming a reality. Vast, a company dedicated to shaping the future of long-term space habitation, is excited to announce that its Haven-1 VR app is now available for public download. This groundbreaking application invites users to virtually explore the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1, and interact with its advanced technology.
A Virtual Journey to Haven-1
Available on Meta, the App Store, and Steam, the Haven-1 VR app offers a unique, immersive experience that brings the complex world of space living right to your home. Space enthusiasts, educators, and curious minds alike can now get up close and personal with the future of living in space. Whether you’re wandering through crew quarters, lounging in the common area, or examining the state-of-the-art Haven-1 Lab, virtual reality makes it feel remarkably real.
Guided by Expertise: Andrew Feustel’s Narrative
The app features narration by Vast Lead Astronaut Andrew Feustel, a veteran of three space missions and former Acting Chief Astronaut at NASA. Feustel’s extensive experience and input were invaluable during the app’s development, ensuring users gain an authentic sense of life aboard a space station.
Users will start their journey at Vast headquarters in Long Beach, California, where the design and manufacturing of Haven-1 currently take place. Feustel’s voice guides users through each section, allowing them to interact with critical components like life support systems and other technologies that are essential to the functioning of the station.
Engage with Microgravity Science
Haven-1 VR offers users the chance to run experiments and partake in essential astronaut activities, such as accessing food storage and checking on the digital crew interface that monitors the station’s systems. Perhaps one of the most exciting features is the Haven-1 Lab, the first microgravity research, development, and manufacturing platform on a commercial, crewed space station. Here, users can check on ongoing experiments and view payloads from inaugural lab partners, Redwire and Yuri, both leaders in developing microgravity payloads.
An Immersive View from Space
One of the standout features of the Haven-1 VR app is the domed window, which provides an immersive 180-degree view of Earth, allowing users to appreciate the beauty of our planet from space. Feustel has also shared insights into the “overview effect,” a profound psychological experience that astronauts often describe when viewing Earth from orbit. This moment can transform perspectives and may even inspire users in their everyday lives.
A Leap Towards a Sustainable Space Future
Scheduled to launch no earlier than May 2026, Haven-1 is more than just a commercial venture; it represents a significant step toward realizing Vast’s vision of long-term human habitation in space. The company is also working on Haven-2, which is designed as a potential successor to the International Space Station, aimed at serving NASA’s Commercial LEO Destinations program.
Join the Adventure
Now is the time to explore life aboard the world’s first commercial space station. Download the Haven-1 VR app from Meta, the App Store, or Steam to embark on this extraordinary adventure. Join Vast in paving the way for a future where humans can live and thrive in space.
With companies like Vast at the helm, the future of space exploration looks brighter than ever. Are you ready to take the leap into the cosmos?
About Vast
Established in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, Vast is on a mission to develop humanity’s next-generation space stations and lay the groundwork for long-term living in space. With Haven-1 set to be the first commercial space station and plans for Haven-2, Vast is poised to redefine what it means to live among the stars. The ambition doesn’t stop there—long-term goals include creating artificial gravity habitats, ensuring a sustainable future for space exploration.
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