LONG BEACH, Calif. — Vast, the US-based space habitation technology company that is working to develop devices for long-term living and thriving in space, unveiled its interior design features aboard Haven-1, its proposed commercial space station.

Vast’s inaugural station combines the functionality of its state-of-the-art facilities for scientific research, technological advancement, and global collaboration in low-Earth orbit (LEO) with its remarkable dedication to sophisticated and human-centric design.

Haven-1 is scheduled to launch in 2025 with a specific focus on “ensuring form and function merge to provide greater comfort and quality of life for long-term missions. The interior design is warm and welcoming, while the exterior extends this design element by introducing a key new exterior element: a centralized window, allowing astronauts to experience a full view of Earth,” the company said.

A first-of-its-kind interior feature is the use of genuine safety-tested, fire-resistant maple wood veneer slats, bringing natural warmth into what has traditionally been a sterile, necessity-driven interior design for common gathering spaces aboard stations. This modern take on modular living and working on stations provides a calm and grounding framework, increasing functionality while improving daily well-being.

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