NEWS

Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation (JAMSS) is actively preparing to offer commercial services aboard Haven-1, the world’s first commercial space station currently under development by U.S.-based space company, Vast.To share the latest updates on this groundbreaking initiative, we are pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated project webpage. The site provides an overview of Haven-1, details on the services JAMSS plans to offer, and a tentative project timeline. Visitors can also download our Service Guide (PDF), which offers comprehensive information for organizations considering space-based activities.

Haven-1 exterior

 ■　Explore Services with Haven-1 – Dedicated Webpage

■　Service Guide Now Available
Our downloadable Service Guide outlines the scope of services, usage scenarios, and service flow for Haven-1. It is designed to support companies, research institutions, and other organizations exploring opportunities in space. We invite you to take advantage of this resource as you consider participation in this pioneering project.

Highlights from the Service Guide

 
The commercial service release is scheduled for summer 2025. Further details regarding application procedures will be announced in our next news release.
 
■　Related Information
This announcement follows JAMSS’s initial news release in April 2025, and serves as the second official update on the project’s progress.
[Asia's First] JAMSS Becomes Partner for Vast's Commercial Space Station “Haven-1".Will provide new space utilization services by installing our payload on the world's first commercial space station, “Haven-1"
 
We plan to release the third official announcement shortly, introducing the progress of a dedicated multi-purpose payload locker to be installed in the Haven-1 Lab. This will be followed by a fourth announcement, marking the official start of service sales. Together, these updates will signal the full-scale launch of the JAMSS’s Haven-1 payload service.
 
■　Comment from the Chief Program Manager
"Haven-1 represents a bold new chapter in LEO commercialization, driven by private-sector innovation. At JAMSS, we are leveraging decades of expertise in human spaceflight to deliver safe, reliable, and user-friendly services. We look forward to engaging with organizations interested in exploring new possibilities in space."
— Naohiro SATO, Chief Program Manager, Commercial LEO Business Domain
 
Building on our extensive experience with the International Space Station (ISS), JAMSS is committed to contributing to a wide range of fields—including research and development, entertainment, and education—through the utilization of private space stations. We will continue to share updates and insights as we work to make space more accessible and impactful for society.
 
■　About Haven-1
Scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1 is a state-of-the-art, human-centric space station, home to Haven-1 Lab for both private astronauts and government missions. The Haven-1 Lab will be the world’s first microgravity research, development, and manufacturing platform aboard a crewed, commercial space station. SpaceX will launch Haven-1 on a Falcon 9 rocket and transport the crew using its Dragon spacecraft.
 
■　Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the commercial space station project:
https://www.jamss.co.jp/en/contact_service/