Axiom Mission 3

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 Axiom Mission 3

*Only an artist's impression

Introduction

Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) is the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the International Space Station. This mission will redefine the pathway to low-Earth orbit for nations around the globe. It marks a new era of opportunity for countries to join the international space community and access low-Earth orbit for further exploration and research in microgravity. Axiom Space is hosting a virtual pre-launch press conference at 8:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 16, one day ahead of the Axiom 3- Space Launch. The conference will include leaders from Axiom Space, NASA, SpaceX, and the U.S. Space Force.

Launch Date And More

The Ax-3 mission is scheduled to launch on Jan. 17, 2024, at 5:11 p.m. ET. The crew will be launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Once docked with the ISS, the Axiom Space crew will spend up to 14 days aboard the orbiting laboratory, implementing a full mission comprised of microgravity research, technology demonstrations, and outreach engagements.


Ax-3 will be the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the ISS. The crew will consist of Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria of the U.S. and Spain, Pilot Walter Villadei of the Italian Air Force, and Mission Specialists Alper GezeravcΔ± of Turkiye and Marcus Wandt of Sweden and the European Space Agency.

Pre-Launch Press Conference

A virtual pre-launch press conference will take place on Jan. 16 at 8:00 PM ET, with participants from Axiom Space, NASA, SpaceX, and the U.S. Space Force. To participate, reporters must register and RSVP by noon ET on Jan. 15 and will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join.

Conclusion

On Jan.17 starting at 3:15 p.m. ET, the launch webcast will follow the journey of the four-person, all-European Ax-3 crew as they prepare to liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s KSC in Florida at 5:11 p.m. ET. The webcast will continue until roughly 20 minutes after launch and will provide stunning views of the spacecraft as it travels to the ISS.

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