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press release Vast raised $500M after flying a real space station testbed. Axiom is raising off a PowerPoint.
Original: Vast Secures $500M in Funding to Accelerate Production of Haven Space Stations
AI Executive Summary
Official press release confirming $500M round ($300M equity + $200M debt), Balerion-led with QIA, Mitsui, MUFG, Nikon. A.C. Charania (ex-NASA Chief Technologist) joins Vast board via Balerion. Confirms Haven Demo mission completed successfully in February 2026. Haven-1 schedule updated to Q1 2027 for additional environmental testing at NASA Armstrong. Total investment now exceeds $1 billion. CEO Max Haot: "LEO economy is at a pivotal inflection point."