https://spacewatch.global/tag/axiom-space/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 22 May 2026 10:36:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/axiom-space/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/hydrosat-appoints-former-axiom-space-executive-alicia-woodley-as-chief-of-corporate-operations-and-general-counsel/ Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74116 Hydrosat has appointed former Axiom Space executive Alicia Woodley as Chief of Corporate Operations and General Counsel.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/nasa-selects-vast-for-sixth-private-astronaut-mission-to-the-international-space-station/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71223 NASA and Vast have signed an order for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida. This private astronaut mission marks Vast's first selection to the orbiting laboratory, underscoring NASA’s commitment to enabling commercial providers utilize the International Space Station as a destination for their missions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/nasa-selects-axiom-space-for-fifth-private-mission-ax-5-to-the-international-space-station/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71032 NASA and Axiom Space have signed an order for the fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station targeted to launch no earlier than January 2027 from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission will tentatively spend up to 14 days aboard the space station. Over the course of the mission, Axiom Space will purchase mission services from NASA, including crew consumables, cargo delivery, storage, and other in-orbit resources for daily use. On the other hand, NASA will purchase from Axiom Space the capability to return scientific samples that must be kept cold during transit back to Earth.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/axiom-space-and-msro-sign-mou-at-iac2025-for-collaborative-space-projects/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68131 Axiom Space and MSRO have signed an MoU to create an astronaut training program, commercial spaceflight facility, and other collaborative space projects. This strategic partnership, which formalized during the ongoing 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC2025), will utilize Axiom Space expertise in commercial human spaceflight missions and MSRO’s position in space science, research, and technology – leveraging the Maldives unique geographical and environmental advantages. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/karman-project-and-satsure-to-host-the-2025-karman-week-in-bangalore-india/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66482 The Karman Project's flagship event ‘Karman Week 2025’ will take place in Bangalore, India, hosted by SatSure. This year’s selected delegation includes Fellows from such organizations as Axiom Space, Airbus, the Saudi Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and the Kenya Space Agency, among others.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/axiom-space-partners-with-skyroot-aerospace-following-ax-4-launch/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66010 Axiom Space has signed an MOU with India-based Skyroot Aerospace to explore collaboration opportunities to advance space exploration and access to LEO. This comes after Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission that has launched Indian Shubhanshu Shukla among a four-person crew to the International Space Station. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/spacewatchgl-venture-space-march-2025/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65576
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March 2025 was a banner month for spacetech VC investment, with a whopping 31 deals receiving USD $435m in funding. This ties March 2025 for the highest-activity month since 2023 (in number of deals).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/egyptian-space-agency-and-axiom-space-sign-mou-for-human-spaceflight-collaboration/ Thu, 29 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65522 Axiom Space and the EgSA have signed an MoU to foster collaboration in the exploration and utilization of space. The partnership intends to establish a framework for joint initiatives, including research activities and support for human spaceflight efforts.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/axiom-space-appoints-tejpaul-bhatia-as-new-chief-executive-officer/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65103 Axiom Space has announced the appointment of Tejpaul Bhatia as its Chief Executive Officer. Bhatia will subsequently take over after serving as Chief Revenue Officer for the company over the past four years. He replaces previous CEO, Executive Chairman, and Co-founder Dr. Kam Ghaffarian. Ghaffarian will continue as Executive Chairman of Axiom Space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/axiom-space-accelerates-axiom-station-assembly/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63203 Axiom Space has announced its decision to revise its Axiom Station module sequence to enable the commercial space station to become an independent orbital platform as early as 2028. Revising the order in which modules will attach to the International Space Station allows Axiom Station to operate as a free-flyer about two years earlier, supporting customer needs as well as US objectives]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/boryung-invests-in-intuitive-machines-for-lunar-healthcare-infrastructure/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62857 Boryung has announced a strategic investment of USD 10 million in Intuitive Machines, Inc., the first private company to land on the Moon successfully. Boryung will participate in Intuitive Machines' USD 65 million underwritten public offering through a concurrent private placement, as a result, acquiring 952,381 shares of Class A common stock]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/axiom-space-partners-nokia-for-artemis-spacesuit-connectivity/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56721 Axiom Space has partnered with Nokia to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom Space will incorporate high-speed cellular-network capabilities in the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), supporting HD video, telemetry data, and voice transmission over multiple kilometers on the Moon]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/axiom-space-includes-indian-astronaut-for-the-ax-4-mission/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56476 Axiom Space has signed a spaceflight agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), announcing the intent to fly an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). Axiom Space will consequently announce the name of the Indian astronaut to Ax-4 upon the astronaut’s arrival in Houston for initial training. The Indian astronaut will subsequently focus on scientific research and educational outreach while in orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/axiom-space-welcomes-tim-peake-as-strategic-advisor/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56348 Axiom Space has welcomed British astronaut Tim Peake as a strategic advisor, with the specific task of supporting the development of and strategy behind a potential all-UK human spaceflight mission with the Houston-based company. Peake will consequently bring a wealth of experience and expertise to his new advisory role. Furthermore, He will support the team’s strategy to confirm and secure funding for this one-nation space exploration effort.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/max-space-appoints-kirsten-whittingham-as-president/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55988 Max Space founders Aaron Kemmer and Maxim de Jong have announced the appointment of Kirsten Whittingham as President of Max Space. Kirsten brings the company a history of accomplished leadership in spaceflight, aerospace, and defense in commercial, military and government sectors. Within her purview, Kirsten will lead Max Spacebusiness development as it enters these markets.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/axiom-space-and-virgin-galactic-to-send-turkish-astronaut-to-space/ Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55197 Axiom Space has partnered with Virgin Galactic to send Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) backup and Turkish Space Agency (TUA) astronaut Tuva Atasever on a suborbital flight on June 8 to conduct microgravity research. As a result, Atasever will become the second Turkish astronaut in his nation’s history after participating in the Galactic 07 flight to expand Turkey's endeavors in space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/virgin-galactic-announce-launch-window-for-galactic-07/ Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55037 Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. has announced the 'Galactic 07' flight window will open on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This will be the Company’s second spaceflight this year and twelfth to date. The Company will once again convert its spaceship into a suborbital science lab, with VSS Unity carrying an Axiom Space affiliated researcher astronaut who will conduct multiple human-tended experiments.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/02/uksa-opens-calls-for-science-and-technology-demonstrators/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53798 The UK Space Agency has opened two new funding calls worth £15 million, one for science and another for technology demonstrators. The calls are in preparation for a tentative agreement to fly a team of four British astronauts on a commercially sponsored mission, potentially to the International Space Station (ISS). The announcement follows the Memorandum of Understanding the UKSA and Axiom Space signed in October 2023, which outlined the plans to pursue a commercially-sponsored UK astronaut mission and an initial request for ideas for science and technology.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/01/axiom-space-launches-third-commercial-astronaut-mission/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53276 Axiom Space and SpaceX have successfully launched the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) to the International Space Station (ISS). AX-3 is Axiom Space's third commercial astronaut mission and it features an all-European crew. The mission launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard SpaceX's Dragon Freedom spacecraft. The Scientists and crew will subsequently engage in technology demonstrations, student outreach, and experiments ranging from medical research to materials science to benefit life here on Earth. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/spacex-to-launch-3rd-private-astronaut-mission-to-the-iss/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52840 Axiom Space announced it plans to launch its third mission, Ax-3, on the 9th of January 2024.  Four commercial astronauts will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft.]]>