HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2025 – Axiom Space is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Lucie Low to the newly created executive role of Chief Science Officer. Previously serving as Chief Scientist, Microgravity Research, Dr. Low has been elevated to lead the company’s strategic scientific vision as Axiom Space continues to expand its pioneering work in commercial human spaceflight and space research.
In her new role, Dr. Low will oversee the formulation of Axiom Space’s research priorities and the scientific design of Axiom Station, ensuring it becomes a world-class platform for advancing science, research, and manufacturing in microgravity. She will continue to collaborate with global governments, researchers, and industry partners to foster the growth of commercial space economies and support the scientific goals of the company’s customers and partners.
“Lucie’s profound expertise and leadership have been instrumental to the success of our human spaceflight missions and the development of microgravity research capabilities,” said Tejpaul Bhatia, CEO of Axiom Space. “Her appointment as Chief Science Officer marks a significant step forward in embedding science and innovation at the heart of our company’s mission. We are excited to have her lead us as we unlock new possibilities for space-based discovery and commercial opportunity.”
Dr. Low brings over 20 years of research experience, including her previous tenure at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where she managed key space-related biomedical research programs. Her academic background includes a PhD in Neuroscience from University College London and postdoctoral training at McGill University and the NIH.
“I’m tremendously proud to be supporting the exciting work that Axiom Space is doing to lead the future of access to space for science, research, and manufacturing,” said Dr. Low. “This new role allows me to further drive our mission of transforming how humanity lives and works in space, enabling groundbreaking discoveries and commercial ventures that benefit people on Earth and beyond.”
About Axiom Space
Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.
Tejpaul Bhatia
CEO, Axiom Space
Dr. Lucie Low
Chief Science Officer, Axiom Space
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