A US-based space tech company has unveiled the final design of the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1. The unique space station, which is expected to launch in 2025, features a modern and minimalistic design, much different from the traditional space stations.

Vast developed Haven-1 as a space station made for comfort. According to the company, the interior is ‘warm & welcoming’. 

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The company is collaborating with SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, which will carry the visitors to Haven-1. 

Among the team's members are experienced NASA astronaut Andrew Feutsel, who has spent 225 days in space on the International Space Station, and renowned designer Peter Russell-Clarke, who worked on Haven-1 and has designed some of Apple's most recognizable products in the past.

“I’ve flown three missions to space, and we are learning from those experiences and innovating to improve the way we can live and work on a space station. From communication and connectivity to private space and interacting with others aboard to advancing human progress on Earth and beyond, every detail has been designed with the astronaut experience at the core of our work,” said Feustel.

The interior is fire-resistant and made from maple wood veneer slats with soft padding to provide safety to crew and visitors while floating. 

A real-time display shows the status of temperature, lighting controls, and supplies in the station. It also has private rooms with adequate space for entertainment and SpaceX Starlink connectivity, allowing people to link with people on earth. 

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“Experience has shown that sleeping in space can be a restless endeavor. Maximizing sleep efficiency and comfort remains critical to the overall experience aboard the Vast station,” the company said in a press release.

Additionally, the space station will also have a multipurpose common area for communal meals, gatherings, and exercise.