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SpaceX rocket 'go' to launch four private astronauts on Ax-2, a mission filled with 1sts, today

Axiom Space is ready to launch its second-ever private mission to the International Space Station.

Space · May 21, 2023

Axiom’s private mission inches commercial space station dreams closer to reality

ORLANDO, Fla. — Axiom Space made history in 2022 with the first all-private mission to the International Space Station. The company is ready to do it again, but with more focus on its endgame: having its own commercial space station in what could potentially be a crowded playing field in…

Orlando Sentinel · May 20, 2023

Excitement builds for Ax-2 SpaceX launch that will send 1st Saudi woman to space

The Ax-2 mission is set to lift off on Sunday (May 21) atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, sending the first private mission commanded by a woman, and the first female Saudi astronaut, to space.

Space · May 20, 2023

Meet the 4 astronauts of SpaceX's Ax-2 mission for Axiom Space

The second all-private mission to the International Space Station by Axiom Space will launch no earlier than May 21. Learn more about the 4 crew members on board.

Space · May 16, 2023

Ax-2 private astronauts can't wait for their May 21 SpaceX launch to the space station

The four astronauts of the upcoming Ax-2 mission are eager to leave Earth and head for the International Space Station.

Space · May 16, 2023

SpaceX Ax-2 private astronaut mission is 'go' for May 21 launch

The four-person Ax-2 will launch at 5:37 p.m. ET on May 21 and arrive at the International Space Station about 16 hours later, if all goes according to plan.

Space · May 15, 2023

Axiom Space Ax-3 private spaceflight with SpaceX: Mission updates

Follow along with Axiom Space's Ax-3 mission to the International Space Station, the third-ever all-private mission to the orbital lab.

Space · May 15, 2023

SpaceX Ax-2 private astronaut mission will grow 1st stem cells in space

The Ax-2 mission will test the effect of microgravity in space on the growth of stem cells.

Space · May 9, 2023

To Live on Mars, Human Architecture Has to Combine Science and Sci-Fi

As NASA’s desire for planned crewed missions to Mars becomes reality, establishing safe human settlements for life off-Earth is one of the agency’s most urgent tasks.

Inverse · May 8, 2023

SpaceX launch of Ax-2 private astronaut mission now targeted for May 21

SpaceX's launch of Ax-2, the second private crewed mission to the International Space Station, is now targeted for the evening of May 21.

Space · May 6, 2023