NASA, Partners to Welcome Private Crew Aboard Space Station
NASA successfully launched its third all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with Axiom Space and SpaceX. The Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew, consisting of Commander Michael López-Alegría, Pilot Walter Villadei, and Mission Specialists Marcus Wandt and Alper Gezeravci, will spend about two weeks on the ISS conducting microgravity research, educational outreach, and commercial activities. This mission marks a significant step in NASA’s efforts to enable greater access to space, support a growing commercial space economy, and advance research in low-Earth orbit while preparing for future Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.
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