In addition to space stations, Vast says it will now build high-power satellites

Key points

• As part of its plan to develop a private space station, Vast Space built and then launched a small demonstration spacecraft in early November.
• This vehicle then completed dozens of test objectives with flying colors before making a successful de-orbit three months later.
• The mission, which tested power, propulsion, tracking, and a multitude of other technologies needed for Vast’s Haven-1 space station, was evidently so successful that the company is ready to use its spaceflight capabilities for other purposes.
• The Long Beach, California-based company announced Tuesday that it plans to begin selling high-powered satellite buses.
• “Every single successful space company is diversified in its products,” said Max Haot, chief executive of Vast Space, in an interview.