Vast Space, best known for developing the Haven-1 private space station, has announced it will now also manufacture high-powered satellite buses, leveraging technology developed for its station. The company's first product is a 15 kW-class satellite bus capable of operating from low-Earth to lunar orbit, with a launch of at least 10 satellites targeted for late 2027, and one customer already signed for up to 204 satellites. Vast is entering an increasingly competitive but rapidly growing market, betting that its existing $1 billion in manufacturing infrastructure and mature spacecraft technology can help it stand out.
