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Rondaz · « **Reply #320 on:** 07/22/2022 02:32 pm »

Axiom Space has signed a second agreement with Hungary to build on efforts to cultivate a robust economy in space and support their initiatives in human spaceflight.

https://twitter.com/Axiom_Space/status/1549805428133052417

Rondaz · « **Reply #321 on:** 07/22/2022 02:32 pm »

This Saturday, the Axiom Space team is at @Comic_Con to host a panel discussion: "How to Build a Commercial Space Station".

Join us as we talk about the design & engineering that goes into building the next generation destination in space.

https://twitter.com/Axiom_Space/status/1550216116559122437

Rondaz · « **Reply #322 on:** 07/23/2022 10:59 am »

How We Sent an #AWS Snowcone into Orbit..

https://twitter.com/jeffbarr/status/1550191382693744641

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #323 on:** 07/27/2022 10:46 am »

https://twitter.com/thales_alenia_s/status/1552188008295694336

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What a beauty! @Axiom_Space ’s commercial space station, for which we will provide 2 pressurized modules, is already taking shape inside @Thales_Alenia_S ’ production area of #Turin. Our company is definitely pioneering the future of orbital infrastructures!

Rondaz · « **Reply #324 on:** 07/27/2022 11:05 am »

Earth Views #Ax1

https://twitter.com/CommanderMLA/status/1551951125707898886

Rondaz · « **Reply #325 on:** 07/27/2022 11:07 am »

We are proud to work with UAE on this historic fight opportunity that will send the first astronaut from an Arab nation on a long-term mission to the @Space_Station.

This highlights our commitment to expand global access to microgravity.

https://twitter.com/Axiom_Space/status/1552030284748668931

Rondaz · « **Reply #326 on:** 07/28/2022 01:47 am »

We look forward to continuing our work with @L3HarrisTech to enable important communications functions to support missions to the world’s first commercial space station, Axiom Station!

https://twitter.com/Axiom_Space/status/1552329721819570178

Rondaz · « **Reply #327 on:** 07/29/2022 02:58 pm »

Small office, great view.

https://twitter.com/CommanderMLA/status/1553008832175112192

Rondaz · « **Reply #328 on:** 07/29/2022 03:00 pm »

We are excited to work with Aotearoa New Zealand to advance world leading studies in science and technology. This new partnership will provide New Zealand access to conduct groundbreaking research in microgravity.

https://twitter.com/Axiom_Space/status/1552761333510275078

Rondaz · « **Reply #329 on:** 08/02/2022 01:21 am »

Commercial companies (big and small) will be a fundamental part of space exploration and exploitation in the future.

https://twitter.com/CommanderMLA/status/1554090497928486913

Rondaz · « **Reply #330 on:** 08/03/2022 11:09 am »

The @NASA, after reviewing the #Ax1 mission, will require that the commander be a former NASA astronaut on all tourist flights to the #ISS . This limits the number of paying tourists that fly each time. Will it be profitable for companies? @Axiom_Space did not confirm if Ax-1 was.

https://twitter.com/SpaceNosey/status/1554737835546071041

Rondaz · « **Reply #331 on:** 08/03/2022 11:40 am »

Had a great virtual time today flying through @Axiom_Space station!

https://twitter.com/AstroPeggy/status/1554583309686083587

tea monster · « **Reply #332 on:** 08/03/2022 11:49 am »

Quote from: Rondaz on 08/03/2022 11:09 am

The @NASA, after reviewing the #Ax1 mission, will require that the commander be a former NASA astronaut on all tourist flights to the #ISS .

What caused this decision?

hektor · « **Reply #333 on:** 08/03/2022 12:04 pm »

I think that I remember the Axiom leadership saying in a press conference that they intended to have non former NASA astronauts (i.e. paying customers) as commanders of Axiom missions to ISS after Axiom-2.

Also, there was that rumor that Italian Air Force officer Walter Villadei might command Axiom-3.

So I assume these ideas did not fare well with NASA.

Robotbeat · « **Reply #334 on:** 08/03/2022 02:31 pm »

Quote from: hektor on 08/03/2022 12:04 pm

I think that I remember the Axiom leadership saying in a press conference that they intended to have non former NASA astronauts (i.e. paying customers) as commanders of Axiom missions to ISS after Axiom-2.

Also, there was that rumor that Italian Air Force officer Walter Villadei might command Axiom-3.

So I assume these ideas did not fare well with NASA.

I think you mean those ideas did not fare well with the NASA Astronaut Office...

arachnitect · « **Reply #335 on:** 08/03/2022 03:42 pm »

Quote from: Robotbeat on 08/03/2022 02:31 pm

Quote from: hektor on 08/03/2022 12:04 pm
I think that I remember the Axiom leadership saying in a press conference that they intended to have non former NASA astronauts (i.e. paying customers) as commanders of Axiom missions to ISS after Axiom-2.

Also, there was that rumor that Italian Air Force officer Walter Villadei might command Axiom-3.

So I assume these ideas did not fare well with NASA.
I think you mean those ideas did not fare well with the NASA Astronaut Office...

Maybe a request from International partners because of communication/chain of command concerns?

eric z · « **Reply #336 on:** 08/03/2022 03:49 pm »

I think this is a great idea. Not interested in arguing about it though!

hektor · « **Reply #337 on:** 08/03/2022 03:52 pm »

There might be legal issues, yes. After all I assume that a CSA, an ESA or a JAXA MS (examples : Chris Hadfield, Jean-François Clervoy or Koichi Wakata, for instance who are from the same age group as MLA) has the same qualifications as a NASA MS such as MLA. They seem explicitly excluded.

Also what is the limit. For instance (to be cheeky) would Yvonne Cagle qualify ? or Robb Kulin ?

Also it is a bit odd that twice Dragon commander Jared Isaacman would not.

On a side note, an ESA astronaut : Andreas Mogensen, has been selected as Crew-7 pilot which is going in the opposite direction.

whitelancer64 · « **Reply #338 on:** 08/03/2022 04:10 pm »

Quote from: tea monster on 08/03/2022 11:49 am

Quote from: Rondaz on 08/03/2022 11:09 am
The @NASA, after reviewing the #Ax1 mission, will require that the commander be a former NASA astronaut on all tourist flights to the #ISS .

What caused this decision?

The article about this in Space News is really good.

https://spacenews.com/nasa-revises-requirements-for-iss-private-astronaut-missions/

The private astronauts had some difficulty adapting to the zero g environment and integrating into the flow of work on the ISS. The crew already on-board the ISS had to devote much more time to helping the Axiom people than expected. In short, the Axiom crew had overbooked themselves, and NASA is requiring the mission commander be an experienced NASA astronaut in order to help them manage both their space adaptation and their time spent doing experiments on the ISS.

Edit to add: I expect this arrangement will change once Axiom has their module on the ISS and up and running.

lrk · « **Reply #339 on:** 08/03/2022 04:51 pm »

So if that is the reason then, why is the requirement that they be a former NASA astronaut specifically? Couldn't a former ESA astronaut (for instance) fill the same role?