PARTNERSHIPS
A new era of space exploration: IWC Schaffhausen becomes the “Official Timekeeper” of VAST

Engineering the world’s first commercial space station
VAST is engineering and building the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1. To prepare for it, VAST is soon launching Haven Demo, an in-orbit test bed for critical space station technologies. Haven-1 is a state-of-the-art, human-centric space station, home to an innovation lab for both private astronauts and government missions. During Haven-1 missions, the crew can utilize the Haven-1 Lab to conduct scientific research, technology development, and in-space manufacturing that will benefit life on Earth and support long-term exploration of space.

Developing spaceflight ready watches
Through its presence onboard the Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn commercial human spaceflight missions, IWC has gained invaluable initial experience in the field of space exploration. This strategic engineering collaboration will enable IWC to advance its innovations and develop spaceflight ready watches. At VAST headquarters, VAST engineers will test prototypes and put its hardware through simulated launch vibration conditions and evaluate material compatibility with Haven1. The prototypes will be evaluated and appropriately tested similarly to some of the hardware that will fly on Haven Demo and Haven-1 – a testament to the authenticity of IWC’s aerospace lineage.