spacetoday.net: Vast signs contract with SpaceX for ISS private astronaut missions

Vast signs contract with SpaceX for ISS private astronaut missions

Posted: Sat, Dec 21, 2024, 11:59 AM ET (1659 GMT)
Vast Space has signed a deal with SpaceX for up to two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station. Vast announced Thursday the agreement for the Crew Dragon missions to the station, which would require NASA approval. NASA has so far approved four such private astronaut missions, or PAMs, all by Axiom Space and also using Crew Dragon spacecraft. Vast announced earlier this year its intent to compete for future PAM opportunities offered by NASA, stating that the experience it would gain from such missions would help its development of commercial space stations.