Thomas Pesquet to command a private mission to the ISS with startup Vast

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet will lead a private mission to the International Space Station.

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The operation is coordinated by Vast, a young American startup specializing in space stations.

This marks Vast’s first collaboration with the ISS, a key milestone for the private sector.

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