Axiom Mission 3

As the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) redefines the pathway to low-Earth orbit for nations around the globe. This mission marks a new era of opportunity for countries to join the international space community and access low-Earth orbit to advance exploration and research in microgravity.

Launching NET January 17, 2024
5:11 PM EST

**Michael López-Alegría**

Ax-3 Commander

Meet Michael

**Walter Villadei**

Ax-3 Pilot

Meet Walter

**Alper Gezeravcı**

Ax-3 Mission Specialist

Meet Alper

**Marcus Wandt**

Ax-3 Mission Specialist

Meet Marcus

Backup Crew

Meet the Ax-3 backup crew:

Peggy Whitson, Ax-3 Backup Commander

Tuva Atasever, Ax-3 Backup Mission Specialist

Mission Blog

News

MEDIA ADVISORY: Axiom Space to Provide Live Ax-3 Mission Coverage

Axiom Space Flight Readiness Review Complete, Ax-3 Proceeds to Next Mission Milestone

Axiom Space, Build-A-Bear Continue Partnership Sending GiGi to Space on Another Mission to Inspire Youth through STEAM Education

MEDIA ADVISORY: Axiom Space to Hold Crew Press Conference Ahead of Ax-3 Mission

Ax-3 Crew Completes SpaceX Training, Prepares for Launch

Ax-3 Crew Stands Mission Ready, NASA Training Complete

Axiom Space Research Partners to Prioritize Biological Investigations During Ax-3

MEDIA ADVISORY: Axiom Space to Hold Ax-3 Mission Overview Press Conference

Microgravity Research

As the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the International Space Station,
Ax-3 redefines the pathway to low-Earth orbit for nations around the globe.

View Ax-3 Research