Vast Space, founded by Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb, announced that it would take over NASA's International Space Station plan

Vast Space, an aerospace startup founded by Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb, has revealed its plans for the successor to the International Space Station, joining the ranks of companies such as Blue Origin, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. "Haven-2" will serve as a specialized laboratory in low Earth orbit, allowing tourists to conduct microgravity research. It will also serve as a destination for astronauts sent by the United States' space agency, NASA, as part of its international partnerships.