Expedition 67 Poster | International Space Station

Expedition 67 Poster | International Space Station

Expedition 67 Crew:

Commander: Oleg Artemyev (Roscosmos)

ESA Flight Engineer Samantha Cristoforetti (Italy)

NASA (U.S.) Flight Engineers: Kjell Lindgren, Jessica Watkins, Robert Hines

Roscosmos (Russia) Flight Engineers: Sergey Korsakov, Denis Matveev

Expedition 66/67 Blended Crew (April 2022)

Commander: Thomas Marshburn (NASA-U.S.)

Roscosmos (Russia) Flight Engineers: Oleg Artemyev, Sergey Korsakov, Denis Matveev

European Space Agency (ESA) Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer (DLR/German Aerospace Center)

NASA (U.S.) Flight Engineers: Raja Chari, Kayla Barron

New April 2022 Crew Additions (SpaceX Crew-4):

Flight Engineer Samantha Cristoforetti (ESA-Italy)

NASA-U.S Flight Engineers: 

Kjell Lindgren, Jessica Watkins, Robert Hines

April 2022 Crew Departures:

SpaceX Crew-3: 

Thomas Marshburn, Raja Chari, Kayla Barron

An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken.

Learn more about the important research being operated on the International Space Station: https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science 

Credit: NASA Space Flight Awareness/Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Release Date: April 2022

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Former NASA Astronaut Don Thomas Speaks at Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Former NASA Astronaut Don Thomas Speaks at Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

"We are honored to have Mr. Donald Thomas with us at the embassy. As a former NASA astronaut, Thomas logged over 1,040 hours in space and circled the earth 692 times, traveling 17.6 million miles. Here is what he says to the American students on site." pic.twitter.com/TS2VUJFHLN

— Qin Gang 秦刚 (@AmbQinGang) April 9, 2022

NASA Astronaut Donald A. Thomas Official Biography

Don Thomas is a veteran of four NASA Space Shuttle flights: 

STS-65, STS-70, STS-83, STS-94

https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/thomas_donald.pdf

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Axiom Ax-1 Crew welcomed by International Space Station Crew

Axiom Ax-1 Crew welcomed by International Space Station Crew

Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) astronauts Michael Lopez-Alegria, Larry Connor, Eytan Stibbe, and Mark Pathy now are aboard the International Space Station following Crew Dragon’s hatch opening at 10:13 a.m. EDT, Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Ax-1 docked to the orbital complex at 8:29 a.m. while the spacecraft were flying 260 miles above the central Atlantic Ocean. It is the first mission with an entirely private crew to arrive at the orbiting laboratory.

The Axiom crew are joining Expedition 67 crew members, including NASA astronauts Marshburn, Raja Chari, and Kayla Barron, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev, Sergey Korsokov, and Denis Matveev.

The welcome ceremony included: 

Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate

Michael Suffredini, President and CEO, Axiom Space

The Ax-1 crew will spend more than one week aboard the orbiting laboratory conducting science, education, and commercial activities.

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space: https://www.axiomspace.com

Credit: Axiom Space

Duration: 10 minutes, 15 seconds

Capture Date: April 9, 2022

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SpaceX Dragon Axiom Mission 1 Docks to International Space Station

SpaceX Dragon Axiom Mission 1 Docks to International Space Station

April 9, 2022: Axiom Mission 1 astronauts Michael Lopez Algeria, Larry Connor, Mark Pathy, and Eytan Stibbe docked to the zenith port of the Harmony module of the International Space Station April 9 following a launch April 8 on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The four crew members will conduct an eight-day mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory before undocking to return to Earth later in April. This is the first spaceflight for Axiom Space and the first all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space: https://www.axiomspace.com

Credit: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Duration: 19 minutes, 4 seconds

Capture Date: April 9, 2022

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SpaceX Ax-1 Launch & NASA Artemis I Moon Rocket | Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX Ax-1 Launch & NASA Artemis I Moon Rocket | Kennedy Space Center

NASA’s Artemis I Moon Rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard, is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, right, as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the International Space Station Friday, April 8, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Aboard the Falcon 9 are Commander Michael López-Alegría of Spain and the United States, Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mark Pathy of Canada. The Ax-1 mission is the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. López-Alegría, Connor, Pathy, Stibbe launched at 11:17 a.m. from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center to begin their 10-day mission. 

This is the first time two totally different types of rockets and spacecraft designed to carry humans are on the sister pads at the same time—but it will not be the last as NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida continues to grow as a multi-user spaceport to launch both government and commercial rockets.

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space: https://www.axiomspace.com

Artemis I launch is currently scheduled for spring 2022.

The first in a series of increasingly complex missions, Artemis I will be an uncrewed flight test that will provide a foundation for human deep space exploration, and demonstrate NASA's commitment and capability to extend human existence to the Moon and beyond.  It will travel 280,000 miles from Earth, thousands of miles beyond the Moon over the course of about a three-week mission. Orion will stay in space longer than any ship for astronauts has done without docking to a space station and return home faster and hotter than ever before.

Learn more about Artemis I at:

https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis

https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-1

Image Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky

Image Date: April 8, 2022

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SpaceX Axiom Mission 1 Launch | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX Axiom Mission 1 Launch | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the International Space Station with Commander Michael López-Alegría of Spain and the United States, Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mark Pathy of Canada aboard, Friday, April 8, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Ax-1 mission is the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. López-Alegría, Connor, Pathy, Stibbe launched at 11:17 a.m. from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center to begin their 10-day mission. 

During their 10-day mission, the crew will spend eight days on the International Space Station conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Ax-1 is the first of several proposed Axiom missions to the orbiting laboratory and an important step toward Axiom’s goal of constructing a private space station, Axiom Station, in low-Earth orbit that can serve as a global academic and commercial hub.

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space:

https://www.axiomspace.com

Credit: SpaceX/Axiom Space

Image Date: April 8, 2022

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Ellen Ochoa: First Hispanic Woman in Space | NASA History

Ellen Ochoa: First Hispanic Woman in Space | NASA History

Today in NASA History: When Space Shuttle Discovery launched on April 8, 1993, on flight STS-56, astronaut Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman in space. Ochoa flew on four separate space missions and was the first Hispanic director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) and its second female director.

NASA Astronaut Ellen Ochoa's Official Biography:

https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/about/people/orgs/bios/ochoa.html

https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/716572main_Ellen_Ochoa_Biography.pdf (PDF)

NASA Johnson Space Center Oral History Project

Ellen L. Ochoa Oral History Interviews: Transcripts from audio-recorded, personal interviews

https://historycollection.jsc.nasa.gov/JSCHistoryPortal/history/oral_histories/OchoaEL/ochoael.htm

Image Credit: NASA/JSC

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Reflecting on a Record-Setting Spaceflight | This Week @NASA

Reflecting on a Record-Setting Spaceflight | This Week @NASA

Reflecting on a record-setting spaceflight, an update on prelaunch activities for Artemis I, and launching the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station . . . a few of the stories to tell you about—This Week at NASA!

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the International Space Station with Commander Michael López-Alegría of Spain and the United States, Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mark Pathy of Canada aboard, Friday, April 8, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Ax-1 mission is the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. López-Alegría, Connor, Pathy, Stibbe launched at 11:17 a.m. from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center to begin their 10-day mission. 

During their 10-day mission, the crew will spend eight days on the International Space Station conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Ax-1 is the first of several proposed Axiom missions to the orbiting laboratory and an important step toward Axiom’s goal of constructing a private space station, Axiom Station, in low-Earth orbit that can serve as a global academic and commercial hub.

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space:

https://www.axiomspace.com

Credit: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Duration: 4 minutes, 7 seconds

Release Date: April 8, 2022

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SpaceX Axiom Mission 1 Launch | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX Axiom Mission 1 Launch | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the International Space Station with Commander Michael López-Alegría of Spain and the United States, Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mark Pathy of Canada aboard, Friday, April 8, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Ax-1 mission is the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. López-Alegría, Connor, Pathy, Stibbe launched at 11:17 a.m. from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center to begin their 10-day mission. 

During their 10-day mission, the crew will spend eight days on the International Space Station conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Ax-1 is the first of several proposed Axiom missions to the orbiting laboratory and an important step toward Axiom’s goal of constructing a private space station, Axiom Station, in low-Earth orbit that can serve as a global academic and commercial hub.

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space:

https://www.axiomspace.com

Credit: SpaceX/Axiom Space

Duration: 3 hours, 51 minutes

Capture Date: April 8, 2022

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NASA's Space to Ground—First Time Callers: Week of April 8, 2022

NASA's Space to Ground—First Time Callers: Week of April 8, 2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft launched on Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the International Space Station with Commander Michael López-Alegría of Spain and the United States, Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mark Pathy of Canada aboard, Friday, April 8, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Ax-1 mission is the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. López-Alegría, Connor, Pathy, Stibbe launched at 11:17 a.m. from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center to begin their 10-day mission. 

During their 10-day mission, the crew will spend eight days on the International Space Station conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Ax-1 is the first of several proposed Axiom missions to the orbiting laboratory and an important step toward Axiom’s goal of constructing a private space station, Axiom Station, in low-Earth orbit that can serve as a global academic and commercial hub.

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space:

https://www.axiomspace.com

The seven-member Expedition 67 crew is gearing up for a pair of spacewalks scheduled for later this month while ensuring the International Space Station orbits Earth in tip-top shape. 

An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken.

Learn more about the important research being operated on the International Space Station:

https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science 

For more information about STEM on Station:

https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstation

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Education

Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Duration: 2 minutes, 30 seconds

Release Date: April 8, 2022

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SpaceX Axiom Mission 1 Launch | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX Axiom Mission 1 Launch | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the International Space Station with Commander Michael López-Alegría of Spain and the United States, Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mark Pathy of Canada aboard, Friday, April 8, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Ax-1 mission is the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. López-Alegría, Connor, Pathy, Stibbe launched at 11:17 a.m. from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center to begin their 10-day mission. 

During their 10-day mission, the crew will spend eight days on the International Space Station conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Ax-1 is the first of several proposed Axiom missions to the orbiting laboratory and an important step toward Axiom’s goal of constructing a private space station, Axiom Station, in low-Earth orbit that can serve as a global academic and commercial hub.

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space:

https://www.axiomspace.com

Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky

Image Date: April 8, 2022

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Axiom Space Mission 1 Specialist Mark Pathy Profile

Axiom Space Mission 1 Specialist Mark Pathy Profile

Mark Pathy, a mission specialist on Ax-1, is CEO and chair of MARVIK of Montreal, Canada. MARVIK performs investments in firms that focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and "responsible investing" in areas focused on food, agriculture, environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

Pathy is also chair of the board of Stingray Group Inc., a publicly traded music, media and technology company that is also in Montreal. His previous affiliations include president and CEO of dry bulk shipping company Fednav International, and co-CEO of the parent company of Fednav (called Fednav Ltd.)

For philanthropy, Pathy is on the board of the Pathy Family Foundation. He is also a member of the boards and executive committees of the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation, along with homeless youth support organization Dans la Rue ("On the Street.")

Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the world’s first all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), launched Friday. The four-person multi-national crew of Ax-1 is now in orbit following an 11:17 a.m. EDT liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  

During their 10-day mission, the crew will spend eight days on the International Space Station conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Ax-1 is the first of several proposed Axiom missions to the orbiting laboratory and an important step toward Axiom’s goal of constructing a private space station, Axiom Station, in low-Earth orbit that can serve as a global academic and commercial hub.

More information about Axiom can be found at www.axiomspace.com.

Credit: Axiom Space

Duration: 2 minutes, 44 seconds

Release Date: April 8, 2022

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Axiom Space Mission 1 Specialist Eytan Stibbe Profile

Axiom Space Mission 1 Specialist Eytan Stibbe Profile

Eytan Stibbe, a mission specialist on Ax-1, is the founding partner of the Vital Capital impact investment fund that focuses on opportunities in under-resourced countries, such as some nations of Africa. The fund focuses on companies seeking gains in social and environmental metrics, along with a competitive financial return.

A selection of Stibbe's international work includes member of the World Economic Forum, member of the advisory committee of impact investment fund Bridges Israel, and (with his wife, Ora) founding and supporting the social benefit company Anatta and central Israel's Human Spirit Treatment Center that subsidizes mental health treatment. 

Stibbe is a former fighter pilot for the Israel Air Force (IAF) and flight instructor at the Israel Air Force Flight Academy, flying thousands of flights and numerous aircraft types. He also participated in the 1991 Gulf War under Ilan Ramon, who later went on to become Israel's first astronaut; the two became close friends.

Ramon died during the Columbia space shuttle accident of 2003, along with six space shuttle crewmates. Following the death of Ramon's son Asaf in 2009 during an IAF training accident, Stibbe and members of the Ramon family were among the co-founders of the Ramon Foundation (which promotes academic excellence in aviation and space). Stibbe still serves on its board of directors.

Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the world’s first all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), launched Friday. The four-person multi-national crew of Ax-1 is now in orbit following an 11:17 a.m. EDT liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  

During their 10-day mission, the crew will spend eight days on the International Space Station conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Ax-1 is the first of several proposed Axiom missions to the orbiting laboratory and an important step toward Axiom’s goal of constructing a private space station, Axiom Station, in low-Earth orbit that can serve as a global academic and commercial hub.

More information about Axiom can be found at www.axiomspace.com.

Credit: Axiom Space

Duration: 3 minutes, 8 seconds

Release Date: April 8, 2022

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SpaceX Axiom Mission 1: Launch Success | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX Axiom Mission 1: Launch Success | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

Ax-1 Crew in Dragon

Ax-1 Commander Michael López-Alegría and Mission Specialist Mark Pathy

Ax-1 Pilot Larry Connor and Mission Specialist Eytan Stibbe

Ax-1 Mission Specialist Eytan Stibbe signs white room wall

Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the world’s first all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), launched Friday. The four-person multi-national crew of Ax-1 is now in orbit following an 11:17 a.m. EDT liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  

The crew is traveling aboard SpaceX’s Dragon Endeavor spacecraft, which was launched by the company’s Falcon 9 rocket. Dragon Endeavour is anticipated to dock to the space-facing port of the ISS Harmony module around 7:45 a.m. Saturday, April 9. A live webcast on axiomspace.com will begin at 5:30 a.m. for the approach initiation burn. 

The Ax-1 crew includes Commander Michael López-Alegría of Spain and the United States, Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel and Mark Pathy of Canada.  

During their 10-day mission, the crew members will spend eight days on the ISS conducting more than 25 scientific research and technology demonstrations. This robust portfolio opens more opportunities to scientists and researchers around the globe and will provide vital data in preparation for Axiom Station, the world’s first commercial space station.  

“I first want to congratulate Michael, Larry, Eytan, and Mark. We will usher in a new era in private human spaceflight when they cross the threshold to enter the ISS,” said Michael Suffredini, president and CEO of Axiom Space. “This journey is the culmination of long hours of training, planning, and dedication from the crew and the entire Axiom Space team, our partners at SpaceX, and of course, a credit to NASA’s vision to develop a sustainable presence in low-Earth orbit.” 

NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) astronauts and Roscosmos cosmonauts already aboard the space station will welcome the Ax-1 crew after docking.  

“What a historic launch! Thank you to the dedicated teams at NASA who have worked tirelessly to make this mission a reality,” said Administrator Bill Nelson. “NASA’s partnership with industry through the commercial cargo and crew programs has led our nation to this new era in human spaceflight — one with limitless potential. Congratulations to Axiom, SpaceX, and the Axiom-1 crew for making this first private mission to the International Space Station a reality.” 

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space:

https://www.axiomspace.com

Credit: Axiom Space/SpaceX

Release Date: April 8, 2022

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SpaceX Axiom Mission 1 Launch | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX Axiom Mission 1 Launch | NASA's Kennedy Space Center

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the International Space Station with Commander Michael López-Alegría of Spain and the United States, Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mark Pathy of Canada aboard, Friday, April 8, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Ax-1 mission is the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. López-Alegría, Connor, Pathy, Stibbe launched at 11:17 a.m. from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center to begin their 10-day mission. 

During their 10-day mission, the crew will spend eight days on the International Space Station conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Ax-1 is the first of several proposed Axiom missions to the orbiting laboratory and an important step toward Axiom’s goal of constructing a private space station, Axiom Station, in low-Earth orbit that can serve as a global academic and commercial hub.

Learn more about Ax-1 at Axiom Space:

https://www.axiomspace.com

Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky

Image Date: April 8, 2022

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Axiom Space Mission 1 Pilot Larry Connor Profile

Axiom Space Mission 1 Pilot Larry Connor Profile

Larry Connor has experience in more than 16 different aircraft and fighter jets, as well as helicopter time.

Connor's industry accolades include winning five aerobatic competitions and participating in several U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. He also is familiar with racecar driving, a high-speed sport demanding careful attention and procedures, much like in spaceflight. He has racked up 70 race wins in different vehicle types.

Connor's The Connor Group is for real estate and technology investment and has a reported $3.3 billion in assets under management. It focuses on luxury apartment communities and has won several industry awards. He also co-founded two financial technology companies, such as First Billing Services.

On the philanthropic side, Connor also founded The Connor Group Kids & Community Partners(opens in new tab), with an aim to address generational poverty. The group plans to spend $300 million in non-profit work in the next decade.

Axiom Space Misson 1 (Ax-1) crew members Commander Michael López-Alegría of Spain and the United States, Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mark Pathy of Canada are scheduled to launch on April 8 at 11:17 a.m. EDT, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. 

During their 10-day mission, the crew will spend eight days on the International Space Station conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Ax-1 is the first of several proposed Axiom missions to the orbiting laboratory and an important step toward Axiom’s goal of constructing a private space station, Axiom Station, in low-Earth orbit that can serve as a global academic and commercial hub.

More information about Axiom can be found at www.axiomspace.com.

Credit: Axiom Space

Duration: 2 minutes, 33 seconds

Release Date: April 8, 2022

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