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SpaceX didn’t even submit a proposal to compete for NASA’s spacesuit contract – only the two winners did

Seth Kurkowski - Jun. 28th 2022 7:29 am PT @SethKurk

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You might have thought due to SpaceX’s CEO Elon Musk publicly offering support to NASA’s new spacesuit program, his company would at least submit a proposal. It turns out no, which begs the question if SpaceX’s EVA capable suit is as far along as some people may think.

NASA Artemis spacesuit contract given to Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace

Seth Kurkowski - Jun. 1st 2022 12:53 pm PT @SethKurk

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NASA has announced the contract winners to build and manage the new spacesuits for the Artemis Program. The two companies that won the potential $3.5 billion award are Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace.

Watch Axiom-1 undock and splashdown after its stay on the International Space Station

Seth Kurkowski - Apr. 19th 2022 7:17 am PT @SethKurk

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The ten-day stay on the space station is up for the Axiom-1 crew, and now they must return home, although they did get a short extension to their visit. Learn below how to watch the coverage of Axiom-1’s undocking and splashdown.

What is Axiom-1 doing while on the International Space Station?

Seth Kurkowski - Apr. 12th 2022 1:45 pm PT @SethKurk

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A lot of eyes are on Axiom-1 right now. As the first all-private mission to the International Space Station, people are wondering what they are doing up there. Read below about the experiments and outreach events Axiom has planned.

How to track Axiom-1 on its way to the International Space Station

Seth Kurkowski - Apr. 8th 2022 9:12 am PT @SethKurk

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Now that the crew of Axiom-1 is off the ground and on their way towards the International Space Station, you might be wondering where they might be right now. Well SpaceX has a handy tool for you to track Axiom-1’s progress. We also have details on when SpaceX and Axiom will return to live coverage.

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SpaceX launches private astronauts to the Space Station on Axiom-1 mission

Derek Wise - Apr. 8th 2022 8:43 am PT @derekiswise

Spaceflight SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew Dragon International Space Station Axiom Space

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Axiom’s customer missions go beyond what suborbital tourist missions like New Shepard can offer. Riding in a SpaceX Dragon capsule, the Ax-1 crew is now on its way to the International Space Station after an on-time liftoff at 11:17 a.m. ET on Friday, April 8.

Launch Spotlight: Axiom-1 – Axiom’s First all-commercial astronaut mission to the ISS

Jared Locke - Apr. 8th 2022 8:11 am PT

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 8, 2022, at 11:17 a.m. EDT. This launch carried the first astronauts trained by Axiom Space to the International Space Station.

How to watch Axiom-1, the first entirely private mission to the International Space Station

Seth Kurkowski - Apr. 7th 2022 12:22 pm PT @SethKurk

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SpaceX and NASA are preparing to launch Axiom Space’s first mission to the International Space Station tomorrow, for a 10-day stay in space. Here’s how to watch Axiom-1 launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Axiom Space signs deal with SpaceX for 3 additional commercial flights

Jared Locke - Jun. 7th 2021 12:54 pm PT @baserunner0723

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Axiom Space and SpaceX announced a 3 flight deal to carry private astronauts to the International Space Station on June 2nd. These 3 additional flights will occur through 2023 and will utilize the SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule.

Axiom Space announces Ax-2 Commander and Pilot – Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner

Jared Locke - May. 25th 2021 12:01 pm PT @baserunner0723

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Axiom Space announced the commander and pilot for their upcoming Ax-2 mission this morning, expected to launch NET Fall 2022. The Ax-2 Commander will be Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut with a lot of firsts to her name. Ax-2 Pilot will be John Shoffner, a pilot, motorsport racer, and a life science activist.

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Axiom Space names full ‘Axionaut’ crew for private Ax-1 mission to space station

Zac Hall - Jan. 26th 2021 6:58 am PT @apollozac

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Axiom Space has assembled the first private crew bound for the International Space Station. Three investors turned Axiom customers will join a former NASA astronaut to conduct a non-government mission in space. The mission dubbed Ax-1 will rely on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft to transport the four men to and from the space station.

Axiom Space is creating the first commercial space station

Space Explored Staff - Jan. 4th 2021 4:03 pm PT

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Axiom Space is currently working on plans to develop what will be the world’s first commercial space station. The company has stated that it plans on setting up its headquarters in Houston, where it will later begin production of the bold project.

SpaceX and Axiom Space planning private spaceflight to ISS next year

Zac Hall - Mar. 5th 2020 1:52 pm PT @apollozac

SpaceX Falcon 9 International Space Station Axiom Space

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All aboard the International Space Station! SpaceX and Axiom Space are teaming up to pull off the first instance of private human spaceflight to the ISS as soon as 2021.

The historic journey will follow another major milestone when SpaceX is expected to send NASA astronauts to the space station in May.

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