Commercial stations that would replace the International Space Station when it retires in 2030 - in pictures

The Haven-1 commercial station by Vast Space is expected to launch in May 2026. Photo: Vast Space
The Haven-1 commercial station by Vast Space is expected to launch in May 2026. Photo: Vast Space
A rendering of the Starlab station, being developed by Voyager Space and Airbus. Photo: Voyager Space
A rendering of the Starlab station, being developed by Voyager Space and Airbus. Photo: Voyager Space
Vast Space's Haven-2 is expected to launch later this decade and dock with Haven-1. Photo: Vast Space
Vast Space's Haven-2 is expected to launch later this decade and dock with Haven-1. Photo: Vast Space
Space infrastructure company Axiom Space is planning to launch a commercial module to the International Space Station that would become its own independent station once the ISS retires. Photo: Axiom Space
Space infrastructure company Axiom Space is planning to launch a commercial module to the International Space Station that would become its own independent station once the ISS retires. Photo: Axiom Space
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin announced plans to build a private space station in Earth orbit, called Orbital Reef. Photo: Blue Origin
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin announced plans to build a private space station in Earth orbit, called Orbital Reef. Photo: Blue Origin
The interior design of Blue Origin's Orbital Reef space station. Photo: Blue Origin
The interior design of Blue Origin's Orbital Reef space station. Photo: Blue Origin
Another rendering of the Orbital Reef station. Photo: Blue Origin
Another rendering of the Orbital Reef station. Photo: Blue Origin