Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Robotics and hardware Manufacturing and industrial

Latest funding

$500M Series A · March 5, 2026

Led by Balerion Space Ventures · Source: vastspace.com

Funding history ↓

Website: vastspace.com.

X: @vast · 41,123 followers.

LinkedIn: vastspace.

Categories: Robotics and hardware Manufacturing and industrial.

Stage: Series A.

Based in: Los Angeles, United States.

Founded: 2021.

Last round: Mar 5, 2026 · 255 days ago.

Headcount: 501–1000 employees.

On Recent Funding since: Sep 29, 2026.

Signals

X account@vast · created Nov 6, 2009 (17 years old) · 41,123 followers

Website registeredApr 19, 2005 (21 years old)

About Vast

Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station.

Funding rounds

Date	Round	Amount	Lead	Source
Mar 5, 2026	Series A	$500M	BBalerion Space Ventures	vastspace.com

Timeline

November 6, 2009
X account created
April 19, 2005
Website created

Founders and team

JM
Jed McCaleb Founder and executive chairman

@jedmccaleb · LinkedIn · source: vastspace.com
MH
Max Haot CEO
AF
Andrew Feustel Lead Astronaut
MS
Melanie Stricklan Senior Vice President of Special Programs

Acquisitions

Acquired company	Price	Announced
LLauncher	Not disclosed publicly	Date not given

Investors

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