Summary: Jed McCaleb, a cryptocurrency billionaire known for his involvement with Mt. Gox and XRP, is channeling his fortune into Vast Space LLC, aiming to build the first commercial space station. With an investment of up to $1 billion, McCaleb plans to launch the Haven-1 module in 2025, followed by the more ambitious Haven-2 by 2028. Vast Space has partnered with SpaceX for astronaut missions and seeks to secure NASA contracts to replace the International Space Station, set to retire in 2030. This venture highlights the growing intersection of private capital and space exploration.