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The Latest Breaking News from Axiom Space

Tim Peake to quit retirement to lead UK’s first astronaut mission

British astronaut last flew to International Space Station in 2015 as European Space Agency astronaut

The Guardian - UK

UK space agency signs off plans for first all-British space mission

The mission would see UK astronauts launched into space, spending up to two weeks in orbit

Evening Standard

Can Prada’s spacesuit really be a watershed moment for how we dress on earth?

Fashion’s space race has resumed its course — the possibilities could be great, says Joe Bromley

Evening Standard

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Moon a la mode? Prada to design spacesuit for Nasa’s Artemis III mission

The luxury fashion brand announced a collaboration with Axiom Space to outfit astronauts for the 2025 mission to the moon

The Guardian - US

Private Ax-2 astronaut releasing free educational videos filmed in space today

Ride into space in a new video series today (Aug. 28) featuring Ax-2 private astronaut John Shoffner. He teaches students about space alongside commander Peggy Whitson, a record-breaking NASA astronaut.

Space

NASA and Axiom Space sign-on for 4th private astronaut mission to space station

NASA and Axiom Space are honing in on launch dates for the next two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

Space

A Global Call for Innovation and Research: Humans In Space Challenge Seeks Startups and Researchers to Pioneer Human Life Beyond Earth

Applications for this exceptional competition are open until July 28 (11:59 PM US ET). Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the Humans In Space (HIS) Challenge, initiated by Boryung Corp

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NASA doubles its spacesuit options for Artemis astronauts on the moon, ISS crews

NASA has tasked Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to back each other up as each develops new spacesuit designs for spacewalking and the lunar surface.

Space

Swedish astronaut 'fast-tracked' to join crew of upcoming private Axiom Space mission

A Swedish astronaut will take a seat on the Axiom-3 space mission, taking a commercial fast-track to the International Space Station to become a role-model for future astronauts and scientists.

Space

Private space station: How Axiom Space plans to build its orbital outpost

Axiom Space is using the results of science experiments conducted on its private missions aboard the International Space Station to inform the design and use of the company's own orbital laboratory.

Space

3 predictions for the future of space exploration — including your own trips

A record-breaking and seasoned astronaut shares insight into the future of space travel with private companies.

WEKU

'I'm ready. Let's go!' Record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson eager for next flight after private Ax-2 mission

Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson just landed after the private Ax-2 mission to the space station, but she's eager to go back to the final frontier.

Space

SpaceX's Dragon reentry and splashdown with Ax-2 astronauts looks amazing in these nighttime photos and videos

Ax-2's SpaceX Dragon capsule Freedom put on quite a show as it streaked through Earth's atmosphere late Tuesday night (May 30), as videos show.

Space

SpaceX mission returns from space station with ex-NASA astronaut, 3 paying customers

The return caps a nine-day mission to the International Space Station. The mission was funded by Axiom Space, a company that wants to build and operate the world's first commercial space station.

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SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying private Ax-2 astronauts splashes down off Florida coast (video)

The four astronauts of the private Ax-2 mission returned to Earth in their SpaceX Dragon capsule tonight (May 30).

Space

SpaceX Dragon capsule with Ax-2 private astronauts undocks from space station (video)

The four astronauts of the private Ax-2 mission are scheduled to head home to Earth today (May 30), and you can watch the action live.

Space

Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans for space. Its astronauts on SpaceX's private Ax-2 mission are just the start, official says

Mishaal Ashemimry, special adviser to the CEO of the Saudi Space Commission, discusses the significance of the Ax-2 mission and the nation's ambitious space plans.

Space

Private Ax-2 astronauts get warm welcome from space station crew (video)

The crew of Axiom Space's second private mission to the International Space Station arrived at the orbiting lab on Monday (May 22) to a warm welcome from the station's current crew.

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A historic day for women in space

Here are the best moments from a day of historic firsts in space

Orlando Sentinel

Private astronauts welcomed aboard International Space Station

ORLANDO, Fla. — The population of the International Space Station grew from seven to 11 on Monday morning with the arrival of the private Axiom Space crew that launched from Kennedy Space Center.

Space

Relive SpaceX launch of Ax-2 private astronaut mission with these stunning photos

Stunning images tell the story of the launch and landing of the Falcon 9 rocket that carried the Ax-2 crew to space on Sunday (May 21).

Space

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule is now a Matchbox die-cast model

SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft is landing — on toy store shelves. Matchbox, the classic die-cast toy brand, has released a miniature model of the commercial space capsule.

Space

'It feels amazing!' Private Ax-2 astronauts thrilled by zero gravity and Earth views after SpaceX launch (video)

The Ax-2 crew, including three first-time astronauts and the first Saudi woman to reach space, shared their reactions after reaching space on their way to the International Space Station.

Space

SpaceX Dragon capsule docks at space station with private Ax-2 astronaut crew (video)

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four private astronauts arrived at the International Space Station early Monday (May 22) after a record-setting trip to the orbiting laboratory

Chicago Sun-Times

SpaceX sends Saudi astronauts, including the Middle East nation’s 1st woman in space, to the International Space Station

It’s the second private flight to the space station organized by Houston-based Axiom Space. The company had previously cited a ticket price of $55 million per person.

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