General InformationVast is a California-based space infrastructure company founded in 2022 that develops commercial space stations and orbital habitats, with approximately 100+ employees after acquiring Launcher in 2024.
Funding & FinancialsVast has raised over $150 million in funding including a Series B round led by Lowerbound and Boeing Ventures, with participation from key space-focused investors.
Leadership & TeamVast is led by CEO Jace Walden, formerly of Axiom Space, alongside co-founders including Chief Technology Officer Colin Doughan and other aerospace veterans from SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Recent ActivityVast announced in 2024 that Haven-1, its commercial space station, achieved critical design review milestones and confirmed partnerships with multiple national space agencies for operational missions beginning in 2025.