‘Haven Demo’ Blasts Off As SpaceX Expands Orbital Ambitions
‘Haven Demo’ Blasts Off As SpaceX Expands Orbital Ambitions
US · Published Nov 2, 2025
SpaceX launched Bandwagon-4, carrying Haven Demo, a prototype for Vast Space's Haven-1 private space station.
Haven Demo will test propulsion and navigation systems for Haven-1, expected to launch in 2026 as the first standalone commercial space station.
Falcon 9's first stage successfully landed at Cape Canaveral, marking its third flight and showcasing SpaceX's reusability efforts.
SpaceX launches Bandwagon-4 mission successfully
SpaceX successfully launched its Bandwagon-4 mission from Cape Canaveral early Sunday, carrying 18 payloads, including Haven Demo—a prototype for Vast Space’s upcoming private space station, Haven-1. The demo satellite will test key systems such as propulsion, flight computers, and navigation software. Haven-1, expected to launch in 2026, aims to become the first standalone commercial space station. The Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage landed smoothly at Cape Canaveral’s Landing Zone-2, marking its third successful flight.
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