The race to replace the International Space Station has entered a decisive phase, with the world's first commercial space station now physically coming together. Haven-1, a privately funded orbital outpost developed by US firm Vast, has reached a major construction milestone, marking a tangible step towards a post-ISS era in low-Earth orbit.
With the ISS scheduled for retirement before the end of the decade, NASA is relying on private industry to ensure a continuous human presence in space.
