Axiom Space, founded in 2016, is a private aerospace company based in Houston, Texas, that aims to build the world’s first commercial space station. The company’s vision involves not only constructing new modules to attach to the International Space Station (ISS) but eventually transitioning these modules to form a separate, fully commercial station as the ISS is decommissioned. Axiom Space plans to provide a platform for space tourism, scientific research, and manufacturing in microgravity, thereby expanding the commercial possibilities of space. The company has outlined plans for sending private astronauts to space, including training, transportation, and on-orbit experiences. Axiom Space’s initiatives are part of a broader move toward the commercialization of space activities, which also involves collaborations with various space agencies and private sector entities to further the infrastructure and economy in low Earth orbit.
Ax-3’s splashdown off the Florida coast concludes the first all-European commercial space mission, showcasing international collaboration and advancements in space exploration, with Axiom Space at…
Ax-3’s successful return from the International Space Station marks a key milestone in NASA’s plan to foster a commercial space economy, emphasizing the growing accessibility…
The Expedition 70 crew was in the middle of its shift aboard the International Space Station (ISS) when the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew splashed…
Ax-3 mission concludes as SpaceX Dragon heads home with astronauts and science aboard, aiming for a Florida coast return. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from…
Four Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) astronauts continue waiting for favorable weather conditions before ending their stay at the International Space Station (ISS). Meanwhile, the seven-member…
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than 9:05 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 7, for the undocking of Axiom Mission 3 from…
Four private astronauts comprising the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew continue to target Tuesday for their departure from the International Space Station and return to…
Unfavorable weather conditions have led NASA and its partners to postpone the February 6 undocking of Axiom Mission 3. NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are…
Axiom Mission 3’s return from the ISS, involving NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX, has been delayed to February 5 due to weather. Live coverage of…
The Expedition 70 and Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crews called down to Mission Control on Friday for a farewell ceremony as the four private astronauts…
As part of NASA’s commercial resupply services, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo craft arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) today packed with science and supplies…
The Expedition 70 crew is looking ahead to the arrival of a U.S. cargo craft due to arrive at the International Space Station (ISS) next…
Human research and space physics were the dominant science topics aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. The Expedition 70 crew is also preparing…
Biomedical science and advanced technology topped the research schedule for the 11 crew members representing Expedition 70 and Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3). The International Space…
The Expedition 70 crew spent Tuesday on a host of research activities and spacesuit maintenance while assisting their Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) guests. The four…
Eleven astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world are living and working together aboard the International Space Station (ISS) today, January 22. The four Axiom…
The Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) astronauts have successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the third entirely private crew mission. Axiom…
The seven-member Expedition 70 crew will welcome the third private astronaut mission from Axiom Space to the International Space Station on Saturday. The Axiom Mission…