Axiom Space Prepares for Private Astronaut Missions to the ISS in 2024

Axiom Space is refining the training for its upcoming Ax-3 private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), incorporating lessons learned from previous missions. The crew, commanded by former NASA astronaut Michael López-Alegría, consists of three customers: Walter Villadei of Italy, Alper Gezeravcı of Turkey, and Marcus Wandt of Sweden. The training for Ax-3 has been optimized to focus on relevant activities and improve time management skills. The crew members' backgrounds as military pilots have contributed to their preparedness, and the training has been supported by their earlier experience in military aircraft. The mission is scheduled to launch in January 2023 on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.