Axiom Space Launches Global University Alliance to Lead Future of Microgravity Research

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2025 - Axiom Space is proud to announce the launch of the Axiom Space University Alliance, a global initiative designed to elevate scientific opportunities in microgravity research, technology development, research and development (R&D), and commercial innovation in low-Earth orbit (LEO).

With 15 current partners across the U.S., Europe, and Australia, the Alliance is expanding rapidly to become the world’s leading network of academic institutions focused on advancing space science during the transition from government-led to commercially-owned and operated space stations.

The Axiom Space University Alliance invites academic institutions and scientific research organizations around the world to collaborate under a shared vision: to ensure that access to microgravity for research, innovation, and exploration remains a priority across the world as governments and global stakeholders navigate a transition to a commercial space ecosystem. The Alliance acts as a global voice advocating for microgravity research and technology development as well as R&D toward commercial opportunities. It will also help identify research gaps and opportunities that can shape national and international research priorities. It aligns the global research community around common challenges and opportunities, providing a forum for international cooperation and resource sharing.

“From life-saving medical innovations to advanced materials and technologies, microgravity research has driven decades of scientific breakthroughs,” said Dr. Lucie Low, Axiom Space Chief Science Officer. “And now as we transition from government-led to commercially operated space infrastructure, it’s critical that we preserve and expand access to LEO for research that can benefit us all on Earth as well as continue to advance human exploration further. The Alliance is a proactive step toward that goal by uniting global academic and research institutions to ensure science remains at the heart of space exploration and commercialization. Through this initiative, we will protect and grow the scientific promise of research in space, together.”

As the commercial space ecosystem evolves, Axiom Space is uniquely positioned to lead this transition. Leveraging decades of U.S. spaceflight heritage, and with an unprecedented international network of researchers and space experts to draw upon, Axiom Space is bridging the gap between established capabilities and emerging international interest in microgravity science. The Alliance will work to cultivate a diverse and inclusive network of researchers — from seasoned LEO users to institutions just beginning their journey into space-based research. This Alliance not only identifies key areas of scientific opportunity but also facilitates the development of global research priorities that reflect collective input, strategic value, and real-world impact. By leading this collaborative effort, Axiom Space is reinforcing U.S. leadership in space science while enabling a more connected and capable international research landscape.

With the Axiom Space University Alliance now officially launched, Axiom Space is welcoming universities, industry leaders, and government agencies to learn more about this global effort. Though the Alliance, Axiom Space will work to ensure that space science continues to thrive, that innovation is inclusive and collaborative, and that the transition to commercial space is guided by a strong, united research community.

For more information or to inquire about joining the Axiom Space University Alliance, please send an email to research@axiomspace.com.