ISSRDC 2024 Day 2 Lightning Talk: Rich Leshner Vast

Rich Leshner, VP of Government Affairs for Vast, spoke about the company’s ambitious plans for a commercial space station in low Earth orbit: Haven-1. He highlighted the future of space exploration, envisioning a scenario where commercial rockets launch commercial spacecraft with commercial astronauts to commercial space stations. Leshner emphasized the importance of ensuring a seamless transition from the ISS to commercial space destinations, stressing the need for continuous innovation and teamwork.