Vast Space, founded by Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb, announced that it would take over NASA's International Space Station plan

Vast Space, an aerospace startup founded by Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb, has revealed plans for its successor to the International Space Station, joining the ranks of companies such as Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. Haven-2 will serve as a specialized laboratory in low Earth orbit, allowing tourists to conduct microgravity research. It will also be a destination for astronauts from NASA’s international partners. The company’s long-term vision is to have the first module of Haven-2 in space and fully operational by 2028, before the International Space Station is retired and deorbited in 2031. “We chose this ambitious timeline and strategy as a way to disrupt the industry and win the competition,” said Vast CEO Max Haot. (Bloomberg)