Vast Raises $500M for Commercial Space Stations

Space habitat startup Vast closed $300 million in Series A equity plus $200 million in debt to build the Haven commercial space station. The funding, led by Balerion Space Ventures with participation from Qatar Investment Authority and MUFG, will accelerate production of low-Earth-orbit modules for research and manufacturing. The company targets a growing demand for orbital laboratory facilities as the International Space Station nears retirement, marking significant private investment in space infrastructure https://techstartups.com/2026/03/05/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-march-5-2025/