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

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Friday, February 9, 2024

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.

MDpanel Expands Presence, Announces Partnership with Axiom Evaluations

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MDpanel, a provider of expert medical opinions as part of the insurance claims process, welcomes the addition of Axiom Evaluations, a Michigan-based provider of independent medical evaluations ("IMEs"), to its platform.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MDpanel, a provider of expert medical opinions as part of the insurance claims process, welcomes the addition of Axiom Evaluations, a Michigan-based provider of independent medical evaluations ("IMEs"), to its platform.
  • The partnership expands MDpanel's geographic presence and product capabilities as it seeks to become the partner of choice for physicians, carriers, attorneys and injured workers.
  • The partnership with Axiom Evaluations follows the launch of the MDpanel platform in October 2023, which was marked by the combination of the two largest providers of qualified medical evaluations ("QMEs") for workers' compensation claims in California, CMLS, LLC and California Medical Evaluators Holdings, LLC ("CME").
  • "Partnering with Axiom allows MDpanel to reach more stakeholders in need of quality medical opinions and unlocks new avenues for growth beyond California."

NASA, Partners to Welcome Private Crew Aboard Space Station

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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."

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

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 .

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Dominion Lending Centres Inc. Announces Management Changes

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX:DLCG) (“DLCG” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved certain management changes to promote operational efficiency and collaboration.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX:DLCG) (“DLCG” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved certain management changes to promote operational efficiency and collaboration.
  • Eddy Cocciollo, current Co-President of the Corporation, has been appointed the President of the DLC Group of Companies (“DLC Group”).
  • Gary Mauris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are delighted to announce Eddy’s appointment as President of the DLC Group.
  • Gary Mauris commented: “Dave is a valuable member of our management team who works closely with our many third-party partners.

Axiom Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom, the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, proudly announces it achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index. This is the third consecutive year that Axiom has earned this honor from the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom , the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, proudly announces it achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index .
  • This is the third consecutive year that Axiom has earned this honor from the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • "But while we celebrate this accomplishment, we recognize that the journey towards true equality is ongoing.
  • Established in 2002, the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index is the 21st iteration of the nation's leading benchmarking tool for evaluating a company's LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion policies, serving employees, consumers, and investors.

H&H Group becomes Aura

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

STOCKHOLM , Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aura, one of Sweden's leading consulting groups, includes Hallvarsson & Halvarsson, Jung, Intellecta, Comprend, Berntzon:Bylund, Creo, Wonderland, Involve, Mods and Axiom. Under its new name, Aura strengthens its group offering to assist ambitious clients in building trust and sustainable growth with technology as an accelerator.

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  • Under its new name, Aura strengthens its group offering to assist ambitious clients in building trust and sustainable growth with technology as an accelerator.
  • At the same time, we see that brands that grow in a sustainable way, strengthen their trust," says Martin Petersson, President & CEO of Aura.
  • In total, over 600 specialists work in the partner-owned group that generated over 1 billion SEK in revenue last year.
  • The ten agencies operate independently but strengthen their offerings through Aura, collectively providing a partnership for the most ambitious clients.

Boom in space tourism threatens to boost the amounts of space junk and climate emissions

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Some, such as Houston-based Axiom Space, eventually want to build their own space stations in orbit, where commercial astronauts could make extended stays.

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  • Some, such as Houston-based Axiom Space, eventually want to build their own space stations in orbit, where commercial astronauts could make extended stays.
  • This could also provide more money and opportunities for science to be carried out in low Earth orbit.
  • But it also raises a host of safety concerns, because it will add to the already troublesome issue of space junk.
  • There are also implications for the environment, because rockets produce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
  • As such, it recently signed an agreement with the UK Space Agency for an all-UK astronaut mission to the ISS.

Space junk concerns

  • There are also major concerns about risks posed by the increase in the general number of space missions, particularly because space junk is already a major problem in low Earth orbit.
  • Since 1999, the ISS has had to manoeuvre to avoid large pieces of space junk 32 times.


However, less than 0.5% of internet traffic is currently carried by satellite communications. Despite the potential benefits to unconnected people in rural areas, upfront and subscription costs mean that Starlink’s current subscribers, make up less than 0.02% of the global population. They include many cruise ships, private jets and luxury yachts.

Environmental concerns

  • The other area of great concern is the environmental effect of sending more people to space.
  • There are other serious environmental concerns.
  • They provide us with environmental and disaster monitoring systems, weather and climate monitoring, vegetation and crop growth measurements, geolocation and navigation (such as GPS) as well as communications.
  • And we cannot just ignore the implications for the climate and environmental justice.


Mike Lockwood receives funding from UKRI/Science and Technology Facilities Council and UKRI/Natural Environment Research Council

Traction Uranium and Forum Energy Metals Identify New Conductive Trends from Airborne Geophysical Survey on the Grease River Project, Athabasca Basin

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

The survey was conducted over the entire Grease River claims totaling 10,528 hectares along the Grease River Shear Zone (Figure 1).

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  • The survey was conducted over the entire Grease River claims totaling 10,528 hectares along the Grease River Shear Zone (Figure 1).
  • The total domain EM data has outlined several prospective conductive trends along and north of the Grease River shear zone.
  • The survey has also outlined several conductive trends that require follow-up in the East block claims (Figure 3).
  • The southern claim block rests within the Athabasca Basin and the northern claim block is outside the Athabasca Basin.

Axiom Releases Annual 2024 Gardening Outlook Survey

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The research, conducted by Axiom Marketing, a Minneapolis based marketing firm serving horticultural, agricultural and home improvement markets, found meaningful increases in time and money spent on gardening in 2023 and planned gardening activities for 2024 especially among Gen Z and Gen Y gardeners.

Key Points: 
  • The research, conducted by Axiom Marketing, a Minneapolis based marketing firm serving horticultural, agricultural and home improvement markets, found meaningful increases in time and money spent on gardening in 2023 and planned gardening activities for 2024 especially among Gen Z and Gen Y gardeners.
  • 54.3% of Gen Z and 56.4% of Gen Y respondents expect to spend more time gardening in 2024.
  • 71.2% of Gen Z and 76.2% of Gen Y respondents plan to plant more and expand their gardens in 2024.
  • For more information on the Axiom 2024 Gardening Outlook Study, download the report here: Axiom 2024 Garden Survey