Axiom Space eyes the moon while continuing to dream big in Earth orbit

Space.com reports: "The excitement and the outreach for reaching everyone to know about space, it's a new era for space.".

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2024-05-08T08:40:34.997772-07:00

Türkiye's Second Astronaut to Conduct Experiments with Virgin Galactic

Tuva Cihangir Atasever, Türkiye's second astronaut, is set for a suborbital research flight from Virgin Galactic's Spaceport in New Mexico to carry out seven scientific experiments.

2024-04-21T13:06:04.810671-07:00

NASA Advances Lunar and LEO Missions with Innovative Spacesuits

In a significant move for space exploration, Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace are spearheading the development of advanced spacesuits for NASA's ambitious lunar and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) endeavors.

2024-04-18T06:23:08.111005-07:00

Kam Ghaffarian's Ambitious Vision for the New Space Economy

Through key roles at Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Quantum Space, and X-Energy, Ghaffarian is a pivotal figure in shaping the evolving space economy.

Axiom Space, Inc., an American space infrastructure developer established in 2016 by Michael T. Suffredini and Kam Ghaffarian, launched its inaugural spaceflight, Axiom Mission 1, to the International Space Station in 2022, marking the first commercially crewed private spaceflight. The company, headquartered in Houston, Texas, has a strategic vision to operate the world's first commercial space station in the late 2020s, with a workforce that includes notable figures such as former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. Axiom Space is expanding the horizons of human spaceflight for both government and commercial astronauts, with a focus on in-space research, manufacturing, and exploration.

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2024-05-08T09:09:34.423607-07:00 • 2024-05-08T09:09:34.423607-07:00

Axiom Space Envisions Lunar Missions Amidst Earth Orbit Expansion

Axiom Space's ambition extends beyond Earth's orbit, marking a new era in space exploration with plans for moon missions.

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2024-05-08T08:40:34.997772-07:00 • 2024-05-08T08:40:34.997772-07:00

Türkiye's Second Astronaut to Conduct Experiments with Virgin Galactic

Tuva Cihangir Atasever, Türkiye's second astronaut, is set for a suborbital research flight from Virgin Galactic's Spaceport in New Mexico to carry out seven scientific experiments.

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2024-04-21T13:06:04.810671-07:00 • 2024-04-21T13:06:04.810671-07:00

NASA Advances Lunar and LEO Missions with Innovative Spacesuits

In a significant move for space exploration, Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace are spearheading the development of advanced spacesuits for NASA's ambitious lunar and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) endeavors.

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2024-04-18T06:23:08.111005-07:00 • 2024-04-18T06:23:08.111005-07:00

Kam Ghaffarian's Ambitious Vision for the New Space Economy

Through key roles at Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Quantum Space, and X-Energy, Ghaffarian is a pivotal figure in shaping the evolving space economy.

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2024-04-10T15:11:12.543505-07:00 • 2024-04-10T15:11:12.543505-07:00

Koichi Wakata Appointed CTO and Astronaut for Axiom Space in Asia-Pacific

Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, with a venerable career in space exploration, takes on a dual role at Axiom Space as the Chief Technical Officer and astronaut, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region's development.

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2024-04-03T13:43:30.829648-07:00 • 2024-04-03T13:43:30.829648-07:00

NASA Advances Lunar Mobility with Artemis Mission Contracts

In a significant step for lunar exploration, NASA has selected Intuitive Machines, Venturi Astrolab, and Lunar Outpost to design and develop lunar terrain vehicles crucial for the Artemis missions.