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space1 year ago

Private Ax-3 Astronauts Successfully Return to Earth in SpaceX Capsule After Weather Delay

The private Ax-3 astronaut mission, consisting of four crewmembers, is set to conclude as the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" is expected to make a parachute-aided ocean splashdown off the coast of Florida on Feb. 9. The astronauts performed over 30 scientific experiments during their time aboard the International Space Station, and the reentry action can be watched live via SpaceX's account on X or Axiom Space.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#ax-3#crew-dragon
space-exploration2 years ago

"AX-3 Launch Rescheduled for Thursday"

The AX-3 mission, the first all-European mission to the International Space Station, was delayed due to the need for additional time for pre-launch checkouts and data analysis, with the new launch set for Thursday at 4:49 p.m. The mission will carry paying passengers representing their national space programs and will be led by an experienced commander with five missions under his belt. The crew will spend two weeks in space and work on 30 science experiments.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#astronaut-mission#ax-3#axiom
spacescience2 years ago

"SpaceX Successfully Launches Axiom Space Astronauts on Second Attempt"

The Ax-3 astronaut mission is set for its second launch attempt from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 4:49 p.m. EST, with an 80% favorable weather forecast. The mission, developed by Axiom Space, is the first all-European private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, with a crew comprising astronauts from the U.S., Turkey, Sweden, and Italy. The previous launch attempt was scrubbed to allow for pre-launch checkouts and data analysis on the vehicle.

via Florida Today|
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space2 years ago

"Axiom Space's Historic Ax-3 Astronaut Launch from Cape Canaveral: How to Watch Live"

SpaceX has rolled out the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule for the upcoming Ax-3 private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for January 17, 2024. The mission, organized by Axiom Space, will send four crew members, including the first Turkish citizen to reach space. Axiom Space plans to launch its own modules to the ISS in the future, with the goal of creating a free-flying private space station in low Earth orbit.

via Space.com|
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space2 years ago

"Axiom Space's Historic Ax-3 Mission: Meet the All-European Crew"

Axiom Space is set to launch its third private astronaut mission, Ax-3, with a four-person European crew aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to conduct research on the International Space Station (ISS) for about two weeks. The crew includes former NASA astronaut Michael "LA" López-Alegría, Italian Air Force colonel Walter Villadei, Turkey's first astronaut Alper Gezeravcı, and Swedish Air Force lieutenant colonel Marcus Wandt. The mission aims to contribute to scientific research and technology demonstrations, as well as advance Axiom Space's goal of building its own commercial space station.

via Space.com|
#astronauts#ax-3#axiom-space