French astronauts set for 2027 voyages to ISS and first commercial space station

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Two French astronauts will launch to space in 2027 under separate missions announced by Vast, a US commercial space venture. Thomas Pesquet, a veteran of multiple ISS expeditions, will travel to the International Space Station on a private Vast mission, while Arnaud Prost will visit Haven-1, Vast's newly developed commercial space station slated for deployment next year. The missions mark France's deepening involvement in commercial spaceflight as the private space industry expands beyond government-run programs.