Once they arrive at ISS, the Axiom Space astronauts will conduct 30 scientific experiments that NASA says will help advance research in low-Earth orbit.
Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3), the third all private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, lifts off Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. [Courtesy: NASA]
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SpaceX and Axiom Space successfully launched Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3), their third commercial mission, carrying four private astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
The Ax-3 mission features the first all-European commercial astronaut crew, who will spend approximately two weeks aboard the ISS conducting microgravity research, educational outreach, and commercial activities.
SpaceX and Axiom Space successfully launched four private astronauts into orbit Thursday, marking the third commercial mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) on board SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft lifted off via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 4:49 p.m. EST from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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