LC-16 is continuing its transition from construction to activation, with major infrastructure and ground systems work advancing across the site. ✓ Water tower reached its final height of 305 feet ✓ Lightning protection system erection continues across the site ✓ 220,000-pound bridge crane installed in the HIF cleanroom ✓ HIF outfitting underway with ductwork, offices, and facility systems progressing ✓ Launch table and transporter-erector infrastructure continue advancing

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced @astro_ales is on the path to become the first Czech astronaut as part of Vast’s mission to the @Space_Station. Thank you to the Czech Republic, @esa, and @NASA as we work together to advance the future of human spaceflight.

The greatest chapter in space exploration since the original Apollo lunar missions is underway — and California is writing it. With Golden State aerospace companies like @Vast bringing about cutting-edge commercial space technology, the future looks bright.

We’re excited to explore commercial sponsorship opportunities to fund a space flight for UK Astronaut John McFall on Haven-1. vastspace.com/updates/vast-s…

We're preparing for our next Electron launch from LC-1 for @synspective (our 10th to deploy their Earth-observation constellation) with our upcoming mission 'Ten Owl Of Ten' 🦉 Launch window opens NET June 18: 🚀 8:40 am NZST 🚀 5:40 am JST 🚀 20:40 UTC (June 17) 🚀 4:40 pm ET (June 17) 🚀 1:40 pm PT (June 17)

The future happens in California first. In Long Beach, @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom saw firsthand how companies like @Vast are driving the next frontier of aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Home to 1/3 of America’s space tech companies, the Golden State is powering the next era of innovation, discovery, and exploration.

Watch the May program update youtu.be/Mt_bow-eer4

The Terran R program entered a new phase in May as stage 2 rolled out of Long Beach and began its journey to NASA Stennis. 🏗️ Build: Completed stage 2 integration while advancing thrust structure, interstage, and stage 1 qualification hardware. 🔥 Test: Aeon V second stage engine completed its qualification campaign, hitting key service life, duration, and start milestones for flight one. 🌴Launch: Water tower reached its final height at 305 feet; lightning protection system erection continued

Vast and @esa, on behalf of the Czech Republic, have signed an agreement for a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station in partnership with @NASA. @astro_ales is slated to serve as mission pilot & is expected to become the first Czech astronaut to visit the station. @SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will launch Dragon and the crew to the @Space_Station no earlier than 2027 🇨🇿 vastspace.com/updates/czech-…

Great to visit the Long Beach headquarters of @Vast, one of the companies competing to replace the International Space Station after its 2030 retirement. From Space Beach to Silicon Valley, California's commercial space ecosystem is powering America’s next era of exploration.

Vast Space, founded by former crypto tycoon Jed McCaleb, will establish a European headquarters in Paris and send French astronauts on two crewed missions to space, the company announced Monday bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Not your average screening room. Vast Space Station hosted an exclusive screening in their mission control room followed by a Q&A with #ForAllMankind Executive Producers Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi.

🇫🇷 Today at Choose France, President @EmmanuelMacron announced a historic agreement with Vast for 2 astronaut missions: @Thom_astro to the International Space Station and @Arno_astro to Haven-1. Vast will also establish its European Headquarters in Paris. vastspace.com/updates/france…

Commemorating Haven Demo’s success. We installed an aluminum plaque in our Mission Control Center to mark the success of Haven Demo. The plaque is made from the same material as our Haven-1 space station structure. We plan to celebrate our upcoming missions with similar plaques.

We have officially acquired Motiv Space Systems. Motiv – now Rocket Lab Robotics – brings mission-tested Mars heritage with advanced multi-degree of freedom robotic arms, actuators, and drive electronics that have enabled some of the most ambitious planetary exploration missions in history, including NASA's Mars Perseverance rover. We're now one of few companies in the world capable of delivering end-to-end Mars mission solutions including launch, spacecraft, software, and proven robotics for surface and on-orbit operations. This unique capability positions us to lead programs like Mars Sample Return mission and the Mars Telecommunications Network.

We have successfully passed System Requirements Review for the Space Development Agency's Tracking Layer Tranche 3 constellation. This milestone advances the program that will see Rocket Lab deliver satellites equipped with advanced missile warning, tracking, and defense capabilities to U.S. and allied national security.

Vast hosted @govuk leaders and local officials to commemorate an MOU signing that will foster collaboration for joint opportunities in STEM, the humanities, and industry partnerships in the U.K.

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Gas stations in space? We’re working on it! ⛽ NASA is teaming up with Rocket Lab and Eta Space for LOXSAT, a low Earth orbit technology demo to address the challenges of using super-cold fuel in space. Launching aboard an Electron rocket, this demonstration could help shape the future of in-space propellant depots to refuel missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond: go.nasa.gov/4wzzq4h

Thanks to Sir @Peter_J_Beck and the @RocketLab team for an excellent immersion in Auckland. Innovative, boundary-pushing commercial space capabilities are critical as we field the Arsenal of Freedom our nation needs and deserves.