Jed McCaleb, the founder of Mt. Gox and co-founder of Ripple, detailed his ambitious space station venture, Vast, in a recent Bloomberg interview. Vast aims to launch Haven-1, a commercial space station, into orbit by May 2026. Securing a contract from NASA to replace the International Space Station is a key goal, with decisions expected mid-2026. McCaleb's risks could lead to a $1 billion loss if Vast fails or loses to competitors. He expresses a vision of providing conditions for human life on other planets, drawing comparisons to other space pioneers. Vast's plans include developing artificial gravity and advanced life-support systems, with future models, like Haven-2, intended for longer crew stays. The company also partners with SpaceX for launches and hardware development. McCaleb's history includes creating the XRP token and founding Stellar, both of which contributed significantly to his wealth.

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