Qatar Investment Authority leads $500m funding push into commercial space stations. QIA joined a major financing round for Vast, a California-based space tech company, alongside Balerion Space Ventures, Japanese firms Mitsui and MUFG, and other investors. The round comprises $300m in Series A equity and $200m in debt. Vast is developing next-generation low-Earth orbit stations called Haven, with Haven-1 scheduled to launch in 2027 as the world's first commercial space station. The company aims to establish permanent human presence in orbit by 2030 and develop future habitats for the Moon and Mars. QIA's investment reflects its strategy of supporting emerging technology sectors and providing long-term capital to drive innovation and sustainable growth in high-potential industries.
