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NASA Selects Vast for Sixth Private Mission to Space Station
Key takeaway
NASA has selected a private company, Vast, to send astronauts to the International Space Station, marking the sixth such private mission. This expands opportunities for private citizens to experience spaceflight and signals growing commercial access to space.
Quick Explainer
NASA has selected Vast for the sixth private mission to the International Space Station, which is expected to launch no earlier than summer 2027. This marks Vast's first selection for a commercial crewed mission to the orbiting laboratory.