April 8th, 11:17 AM EDT
Axiom Space's historic mission, Ax-1, will be lifting off from Cape Canaveral, Florida to embark on a ten-day mission into low-orbit where its crew will spend eight days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) conducting a complement of microgravity research and outreach activities. You are invited to come bear witness as the Ax-1 crew, comprised of Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria, Pilot Larry Connor, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe and Mark Pathy, take off as history’s first fully private mission to board the ISS.
Ax-1 Guest FAQ
Where will the launch take place?
Ax-1 launch will lift off from historic launchpad 39A located at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Axiom Space will be hosting several viewing events at similarly distanced locations within the Kennedy Space Center Complex.
When will the launch occur?
Ax-1 launch is currently targeted for no earlier than April 8th, 2022, 11:17 AM EDT.
*Please note that many factors are considered before a launch attempt, even within hours of liftoff. When booking travel and accommodations, please keep in mind that variables such as weather or technical issues can cause a launch to become unfavorable and rescheduled to a later date. It is highly recommended to book refundable flights and hotels.
What is the pre-launch celebration event?
The Ax-1 mission crew and Axiom Space are personally inviting valued guests to an exclusive party to celebrate this momentous occasion.
The event is scheduled for the evening of April 5, 2022 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, FL. Additional information will be sent as event approaches.
Where should I book accommodations?
Please refer to your emailed communication from the Axiom Space Guest Operations team.
How will I access the event and launch?
Transportation will be provided to access the several viewing locations at KSC. Guests will not be able to drive directly onto the KSC property. We will send out detailed instructions one week prior to launch.
Please be advised that you will be receiving details as the launch approaches. To receive these emails, please add noreply@worldsbest.events or check your spam or junk folder.
Are there any events following launch?
At this time Axiom is not organizing any events post launch.
Event Locations & Surrounding Amenities
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Kennedy Space Center |
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Dr. Philips Center |
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Hotels near Dr. Philips Center Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection (0.2 miles) Aloft Orlando Downtown (0.2 miles) Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive (8.6 miles) |
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Hotels located in Cocoa Beach DoubleTree by Hilton (19.5 miles from KSC) Hotel Cocoa Beach Oceanfront (19.9 miles from KSC) Radisson Resort at the Port (15.7 miles from KSC) |
Covid-19 Precautions & Requirements
We are monitoring all Covid-19 requirements. The specific requirement will be unique to each viewing location and appropriately communicated to guests as the launch approaches.
Ax-1 Crew Patch
Axiom Space's Ax-1 mission, with the first all-private crew to ever visit the International Space Station (ISS), ushers in a new era of accessibility, commercialization, and increased science on the orbiting laboratory. The Ax-1 mission patch incorporates these components as the core elements of the crew's insignia and defines a watershed moment in human space exploration.