The #Ax4 crew had the opportunity to observe the thruster hot fire test carried out by our propulsion team. While the crew has previously experienced thruster fire, they got an inside look into the testing of our next-generation thruster design for #AxiomStation. Koichi Wakata 若田光一

The only time you can really appreciate the size of the Space Station is when you’re out on a spacewalk. The size of the Station, the three-dimensionality, and all the detail - the wires and cables and fluid lines and connectors - it’s pretty complicated. I remember thinking

Computer-aided design and manufacturing have greatly improved safety in commercial human space flight. Unlike space vehicles in the past, modern vehicles are being made in a mass way where variations between one vehicle and the next are becoming smaller and smaller, therefore

The majority of the traditional space market is defined by satellites and satellite services, but Axiom space is working to open new markets enabled by human spaceflight. Without a robust space economy that justifies humans living and working in space, the cost of spaceflight

With the constant refinement of Axiom's astronaut training program, we have been able to cut down in some areas and increase others. For example, taking a photo or video from space is much more complicated than you might imagine, but it's a critical tool for people to share this

During Ax-3 I conducted a technology demonstration with an Amazon Echo. I connected it to the ISS and NASA's network, enabled access, followed a scripted procedure and utilized Alexa. The test will help enable the groundwork for an Earth-independent AI-enabled voice assistant

Katya Echazarreta (Ing. Kat Echazarreta) has signed a Seat Reservation Agreement with Axiom Space for a future human spaceflight mission. This future mission seeks to highlight the potential of the Latin American community in space, showing how space exploration breaks down barriers,

The safety features on the SpaceX Dragon are impressive, particularly the SuperDraco Launch Escape System. Unlike single use tower based systems, the SuperDraco offers continuous protection during launch yet is reusable and therefore more appropriate for modern human spaceflight.

The Space Station's Zvezda module was launched in 2000 and is currently the most problematic due to a long-running air leak in the transfer tunnel since 2019. NASA and Roscosmos have identified cracks and 50 'areas of concern,' but are not in agreement on how they got there or

The Russian pre-flight traditions are really interesting and there are a lot of them! Many I knew about before my Expedition 14 flight, like urinating on the right rear tire of the bus, getting a haircut instead of watching the rocket roll-out, alcohol baths...but there were a

The experience of flying in space is absolutely magnificent, but it's all in the context of coming back to Earth. It's difficult to describe the deep connection you feel when viewing our planet from space, but for future deep space explorers that connection will be tested.The

One challenge of a spacewalk that you cannot plan for is the condition of the equipment you're working with. Some of this stuff has been up in space dealing with vacuum and extreme temperatures for years and years, so it's not in its prime and certainly doesn't work as easily as

I launched to space for the 4th time #OTD in 2006. It's hard to believe that was 19 years ago!

When we were building the Space Station we assumed we would have the Shuttle fleet for the duration of its life. The Space Station was intended to be maintained by bringing up new parts to swap out with old ones, but once we retired the Shuttles, we didn't have a reliable

I was never the smartest in the room, but I was stubborn enough to make it to space. The idea that you need to be a da Vinci to contribute to space is a myth—hard work opens the door!

Great start to #IAC2025!

Today we are excited to announce Emiliano Ventura as our first-ever “Project Astronaut.” Emiliano will apply his experience in optimizing human performance, honed through years of working with elite athletes, to our new “pilot program” aimed at testing a rigorous six-month

REALLY looking forward to improving Axiom Space astronaut training by applying what we learn from our first Project Astronaut - my dear friend and coach Emiliano.

Wrapping up a great week in Sydney at #IAC2025. Until next time!