Axiom Space

Ax-3 Astronauts Splashdown, Completing First All-European Commercial Astronaut Mission to ISS

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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The Ax-3 crew's return officially concludes the first all-European commercial astronaut mission and Axiom Space's third crewed mission to the ISS.

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  • The Ax-3 crew's return officially concludes the first all-European commercial astronaut mission and Axiom Space's third crewed mission to the ISS.
  • Ax-3 demonstrates that the European community of space-faring nations are pioneers in the burgeoning commercial space industry.
  • Ax-3 celebrates many firsts: it was the first commercial spaceflight mission comprised of government and ESA-sponsored national astronauts; Mission Specialist Alper Gezeravcı became the first-ever Turkish astronaut; and Mission Specialist Marcus Wandt was the first ESA project astronaut to fly on a commercial space mission.
  • Axiom Space plans to launch its fourth mission, Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) , to the ISS no earlier than October 2024 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

National Stem Cell Foundation Travels with Axiom Space Mission to Continue Innovative Neurodegeneration Research on the International Space Station

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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The Louisville-based National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF) is delighted to be part of the third Axiom Space (Ax-3) commercial astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch January 18 at 4:49 p.m.

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  • The Louisville-based National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF) is delighted to be part of the third Axiom Space (Ax-3) commercial astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch January 18 at 4:49 p.m.
  • According to Dr. Grisanti, “The world is increasingly looking to space for answers to questions about improving human health on Earth.
  • Space offers a completely unique research environment for the advancement of biological, agricultural, environmental, and additive manufacturing discoveries.
  • We are excited to continue our innovative neurodegeneration research with the upcoming Axiom Space mission.”

Axiom Space Celebrates Arrival of Ax-3 crew to International Space Station

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom Space's Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) , the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), successfully reached their destination and will begin their planned 14-day mission on the orbiting laboratory.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom Space's Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) , the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), successfully reached their destination and will begin their planned 14-day mission on the orbiting laboratory.
  • I think this the first time in the history of the space station that we have five Europeans onboard at the same time."
  • During their time aboard the space station, the Ax-3 crew will conduct a diverse array of over 30 experiments spanning various fields in science and technology.
  • Ax-3 stands as the third among multiple proposed Axiom Space human spaceflight missions, laying the groundwork for Axiom Station, which is set to become the world's first commercial space station.

NASA, Partners to Welcome Private Crew Aboard Space Station

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Axiom Space astronauts lifted off at 4:49 p.m. EST on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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  • Axiom Space astronauts lifted off at 4:49 p.m. EST on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • The crew will spend about two weeks conducting microgravity research, educational outreach, and commercial activities aboard the space station.
  • Together with our commercial partners, NASA is supporting a growing commercial space economy and the future of space technology," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • As the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the space station, the Ax-3 crew is proof that the possibility of space unites us all."

Stem Cell-Derived Brain Organoids on Ax-3 Mission Seek to Improve Modeling for Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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The mission will mark the fifth flight to the orbiting laboratory for NSCF, which is aiming to study tissue changes within stem cell-derived brain organoids to pinpoint where inflammation begins in the brain.

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  • The mission will mark the fifth flight to the orbiting laboratory for NSCF, which is aiming to study tissue changes within stem cell-derived brain organoids to pinpoint where inflammation begins in the brain.
  • To that end, NSCF will send human brain organoids derived from patients with two different types of degenerative brain diseases— Parkinson's and PPMS —to the orbiting laboratory.
  • Approximately 80 organoids will be studied over the two-week mission before being returned to Earth and to NSCF for further analysis.
  • A follow-on investigation will fly on SpaceX's upcoming 30th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission, currently slated for launch in March.

Major Year of Launches, Crewed Space Flights from Florida's Space Coast

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
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That pace will continue this year, including plans for an impressive six crewed launches.

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  • That pace will continue this year, including plans for an impressive six crewed launches.
  • January 17 — Axiom Space began private, commercially crewed space flights in 2022, and this month will make their third mission to the International Space Station.
  • Axiom-3 features an all-European crew with chief astronaut Michael López-Alegría of Spain, who has flown on the space shuttle Columbia and a Soyuz craft.
  • Head to VisitSpaceCoast.com to begin planning your out-of-this-world vacation at the only beach that doubles as a launch pad.

NASA Shares Progress Toward Early Artemis Moon Missions with Crew

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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To safely carry out these missions, agency leaders are adjusting the schedules for Artemis II and Artemis III to allow teams to work through challenges associated with first-time developments, operations, and integration.

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  • To safely carry out these missions, agency leaders are adjusting the schedules for Artemis II and Artemis III to allow teams to work through challenges associated with first-time developments, operations, and integration.
  • NASA will now target September 2025 for Artemis II , the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, and September 2026 for Artemis III , which is planned to land the first astronauts near the lunar South Pole.
  • "We are returning to the Moon in a way we never have before, and the safety of our astronauts is NASA's top priority as we prepare for future Artemis missions," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • "Artemis is a long-term exploration campaign to conduct science at the Moon with astronauts and prepare for future human missions to Mars.

Axiom Space, Build-A-Bear Continue Partnership Sending GiGi to Space on Another Mission to Inspire Youth through STEAM Education

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The teddy bear, named GiGi, will launch to space as the Ax-3 mission's zero-gravity indicator wearing Axiom Space's next-generation spacesuit .

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  • The teddy bear, named GiGi, will launch to space as the Ax-3 mission's zero-gravity indicator wearing Axiom Space's next-generation spacesuit .
  • GiGi's first mission was Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) in May, marking the first time Build-A-Bear sent a furry friend to space, and once again, both companies will engage youth through STEAM education and outreach.
  • "We want our fifth crew member, GiGi, to inspire youth in space exploration and encourage them to grow their knowledge about STEAM.
  • Julia Fitzgerald, Chief Marketing Officer at Build-A-Bear, shares her excitement on the continued partnership with Axiom Space.

Major Milestones Achieved Through the ISS National Lab in 2023

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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In fiscal year 2023, more than 110 ISS National Lab-sponsored payloads were delivered to the orbiting laboratory—the most ever in a single year.

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  • In fiscal year 2023, more than 110 ISS National Lab-sponsored payloads were delivered to the orbiting laboratory—the most ever in a single year.
  • A wide range of research and technology development was conducted through the ISS National Lab this year.
  • Many ISS National Lab research successes have been highlighted in Upward, official magazine of the ISS National Lab , which serves to communicate valuable results to the scientific community.
  • To learn more about how to join the expanding ISS National Lab research community, visit the Current Opportunities page on our website .

Novosound Expands Healthcare and Wearable Ultrasound Operations in US

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Scottish startup Novosound has expanded its healthcare and wireless wearable ultrasound operations in the US.

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  • Scottish startup Novosound has expanded its healthcare and wireless wearable ultrasound operations in the US.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128490755/en/
    Novosound's wearable ultrasound technology set to advance vital signs monitoring.
  • Overall, we’re demonstrating that we’re at the forefront of ultrasound sensor technology, and our clients are helping us achieve our vision, which we describe as ‘Ultrasound.
  • Everywhere.’”
    - Novosound will be featuring at Pumps & Pipes in Houston on December 4, and CES 2024 9-12 January.