ESA and Vast Partner on Commercial Low Earth Orbit Initiatives

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Vast have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026). This agreement aims to foster collaboration on commercial opportunities in Low Earth Orbit, preparing for the operational landscape post-International Space Station era. The partnership signifies a strategic move towards a more commercialized space economy.