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SpaceX launches private space station pathfinder 'Haven Demo,' 17 other satellites to orbit

**Summary:** On November 2nd, SpaceX launched a Falcon Nine rocket, marking a significant step towards building a private space station. The Bandwagon Four mission carried eighteen payloads, including Vast Space's Haven Demo satellite, designed to test technologies for the first standalone private space station, Haven One. Haven One could support up to four astronauts and is expected to launch in the second quarter of 2026. The mission also included satellites from South Korea, Germany, and Turkey, and companies working on weather prediction and data centers in orbit, highlighting global interest in commercial and scientific space use. SpaceX's rapid launches, with over 140 Falcon Nine flights in 2025, have made space missions routine, with 70% of launches contributing to Starlink, SpaceX's global internet system. The rise of private companies in space infrastructure brings the dream of a privately owned and operated space station closer to reality.

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