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This year, in August, a US startup promises a revolutionary leap in space travel with Haven-1, the world’s first commercial space station featuring a resort-like design.
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Haven-1’s warm interiors include sleek wood veneer, padded walls, and maple finishes, setting a new standard for comfort in low-Earth orbit.
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Each of Haven-1’s four private rooms boasts queen-sized beds, advanced entertainment systems, and storage—luxury unmatched by the International Space Station.
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A cutting-edge gym onboard ensures astronauts can stay fit, improving cardiovascular and bone health while enjoying the thrill of zero gravity.
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The station’s 1.1-meter observation dome offers astronauts breathtaking views of Earth, creating a surreal experience unmatched in orbital travel.
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Hillary Coe, Vast’s Chief Design and Marketing Officer, stressed creating spaces for all comfort levels, reimagining how humans live and thrive in space.
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Veteran NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, with over 225 days in space, advised the design team to enhance astronaut experience and collaboration in orbit.
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Set to launch in 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9, Haven-1 will welcome its first paying customers in 2026, marking the start of luxury space tourism.
Haven-1 combines scientific research, technological advancement, and global collaboration, aiming to redefine the potential of low-Earth orbit stations.
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