SpaceX plans private astronaut missions to ISS with startup Vast

SpaceX announced plans to launch private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS) in partnership with the startup Vast. These missions require NASA's approval and aim to expand opportunities for private space travel. Vast, founded in 2021, is also working on launching the first commercial space station, with plans for a mini station called Haven-1 in 2025. The company is in talks with several governments for future missions. SpaceX has previously conducted private missions with Axiom Space and is preparing for more. The ISS is set to be decommissioned in 2030, prompting competition among companies to develop commercial space stations.