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"A few decades ago, the idea of private individuals travelling to the International Space Station was as much science fiction as a time travelling police box. Yet here we are, in 2024 and a crew of four private astronauts are on board the ISS. The team will spend about two weeks undertaking various experiments, commercial activities and outreach tasks.  Axiom Space was founded in 2016 by Michael Suffredini and Kam Ghaffarian. Their goal, to arrange private missions into space, chiefly the ISS but they are also developing spacesuits for NASA’s future missions to the Moon. In realisting these goals, the team at Axiom Space have the wonderful dream ‘We are on a mission to reveal it [space] to as many humans as possible’. On the 18th January four private astronauts were launched to ISS on the Dragon spacecraft, propelled by the Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket. The private mission was the third such enterprise by Axiom Space, the first mission flew in April 2022 and the second in May 2023. The crew for this mission composed of Commander Michael López-Alegría, Pilot Walter Villadei, and Mission Specialists Marcus Wandt and Alper Gezeravci."... Universe today read & learn more

#Ariane6 is the successor to #Ariane5, which has been a crucial asset for the European Space Agency - ESA. From 1996 until 2023, #Ariane5 accumulated 117 #launches, with 112 #successful. Developed by ArianeGroup on behalf of the ESA, #Ariane6 #rocket will be taller but lighter, and each launch will be more #affordable than on #Ariane5. “#Ariane5 was really the workhorse of Europe to bring heavy and medium-sized satellites into space. #Ariane6 will be more modern, will be #cheaper, and more #versatile. That means it has more #flexibility to leave satellites in different orbits,” Dr Josef Aschbacher, ESA Director General: “We use the infrastructure that satellites provide every single day: navigation, telecommunication, Earth observation… but we also explore the universe with the satellites that we launch into space with our Ariane rockets.” Upcoming missions – Habitable worlds, X-ray observatories, and chasing comets. ESA has a plethora of exciting upcoming #missions set to #launch on #Ariane6. The PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars (#PLATO) is a state-of-the-art #observatory that will look for habitable worlds around stars like the Sun #launching in 2026. A smaller but related mission is the Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey (#ARIEL) which will take its time to study the atmospheres of about 1,000 known worlds, building on the revolutionary current work of #JWST. #ARIEL is set to #launch in 2029 alongside the companion mission Comet Interceptor. The spacecraft will not do much at first – it will simply park in space away from Earth. But once a comet from the edge of the Solar System (or maybe even an interstellar one) comes near, it will be deployed to catch up with it and study this yet-to-be-discovered object. Truly a unique mission. Further into the future, but with a lot of expectations, are #LISA and #ATHENA. #LISA is going to be the first gravitational #wave #observatory in space, measuring the #vibrations in space-time in a way we can’t do on Earth (or even on the Moon). #ATHENA, or the Advanced Telescope for High-ENergy Astrophysics, will be the successor of the current X-ray observatories, expected to be 10 times better. 2035 can’t come quickly enough, especially since NASA is slowly going to defund its X-ray observatory Chandra. “#Ariane6 will be #launching these #missions," Dr Aschbacher told IFLScience. "We are now preparing for the next one: #PLATO. The big ones are certainly #LISA and #ATHENA, which are coming next decade. ESA is contributing to the understanding of the universe, to unraveling the secrets of our universe, and #Ariane6 rocket will be necessary to launch those telescopes into orbit."

Ariane 6: Watch EU’s Stellar Comeback tomorrow 🚀 The EU is set to end its yearlong launch hiatus with the inaugural flight of the Ariane 6 rocket, operated by Arianespace, at 2pm EST Tuesday July 9, 2024, from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The Ariane 6, which replaces the retired Ariane 5, will deploy nine cubesats into low Earth orbit (LEO) on its maiden voyage. This launch marks Europe’s return to autonomous space access, with the Ariane 6 designed for sustainable use and prevention of space debris. It’s been a busy year of global launches, and the EU is poised to rejoin the fray. Q1&2 2024 orbital launches: • US: 73 • China: 30 • Russia: 8 • New Zealand: 7 • Japan: 3 • Iran: 2 • India: 2 • North Korea: 1 • EU: scheduled tomorrow! ESA will be live streaming the launch https://lnkd.in/ec_G-v-t

The European Space Agency - ESA has signed an agreement with VAST to study how the agency could use and support the company’s commercial space stations. ESA and Vast signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) June 6 during the ILA Berlin air show, agreeing to study collaboration on the commercial space stations that Vast plans to develop, starting with the Haven-1 station Vast plans to launch in the second half of next year. According to the statement, ESA and Vast will study the potential use of Vast stations by ESA and its member states. They will also look for roles for the European industry for providing components for Vast’s stations, as well as use of future European crew and cargo spacecraft. https://lnkd.in/ezQs6WCQ

#LaunchesampSpacecraft What time is the SpaceX Ax-3 astronaut launch for Axiom Space? How to watch it live on Jan. 17.: SpaceX will launch the private Ax-3 mission for Axiom Space on Jan. 17 to send four astronauts to the International Space Station for two weeks. Here's when and how to watch.

🚀 Exciting News in Space Exploration! Europe's Space Agency (ESA) is embarking on a historic journey towards developing its own crew transportation vehicle, potentially landing European astronauts on the moon! 🌕👨🚀 In a recent announcement, ESA's director general, Josef Aschbacher, revealed plans for a cargo spacecraft to fly to and from the International Space Station by 2028. What makes this even more intriguing is that it's designed to evolve into a crew vehicle if member states decide to do so. 🛰️ This marks a significant step for Europe in becoming a key player in space exploration, offering stronger partnerships and reducing reliance on other nations. With the recent changes in international space dynamics, this initiative could reshape the future of lunar exploration and beyond. 🌌 What are your thoughts on Europe's leap into the cosmos? 🚀✨ #SpaceExploration #ESA #MoonMission #FutureInSpace https://lnkd.in/eRTqj4cX

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🚀 Europe's space industry is on a transformative journey! To seize a share of the booming $1 trillion global space market by 2040, as forecasted by Morgan Stanley. While ArianeGroup has historically led as prime contractors, and until 2017 dominated the global market for commercial launches, delays in Ariane 6, issues with Vega-C, and a Soyuz collaboration breakdown have left Europe reliant on SpaceX for launch capabilities. Europe has close to 20 start-ups developing micro-launchers and most have plans for larger rockets. Collaboration among member states is key as Europe faces tough competition from SpaceX and increasing national interest! 🌌 European Space Agency - ESA & UK Space Agency #SpaceIndustry #ESA #RocketCompetition #SpaceX #spacetechnology #spaceindustry 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eSKeJNVj 🌐https://lnkd.in/e-yNdrBW

The ISS partnership between NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, European Space Agency - ESA, Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne, JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and others has been a hallmark of modern civilization, and reflects the best of what our shared experience as humans aboard #spaceshipEarth have to offer each other. At The Ohio State University we are proud to play a role in Starlab, a joint venture led by Voyager Space, Airbus Defence and Space, MDA Space, Mitsubishi Corporation, Palantir Technologies, Hilton and more, where the proven partnership is being re-instantiated in a commercial context. A great article here in SpaceNews shares more about this exciting venture, and the future of human presence, research, and economic development in space. https://lnkd.in/g_uDryrM

This mission is an inspirational moment for the Turkish youth generation. I was happy to witness this invaluable moment from International Space Station. Thank you for all your efforts. İstiklal göklerdedir! ‘’🚀🌌 Exciting News from Space! 🌌🚀 I’m thrilled to share the successful docking of Axiom Space’s Ax-3 mission to the International Space Station! This is not just a milestone for space exploration but a proud moment for Europe’s evolving role in the commercial space industry. 🇪🇺✨ Ax-3, the first all-European commercial astronaut mission, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and docked with the ISS’s Harmony module. This 14-day mission brings together an international crew, including the first-ever Turkish astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, and Marcus Wandt from ESA, making his mark as the first ESA astronaut on a commercial space mission. 🇹🇷🇸🇪 This mission, involving more than 30 experiments and over 50 outreach engagements, not only strengthens our understanding of human physiology in microgravity but also paves the way for industrial and technological advancements in space. 🌍🔬 Let’s celebrate this incredible achievement and the bold steps taken by these astronauts and their supporting teams. Here’s to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and expanding our presence in low Earth orbit! 🌟💪 @Credit: Théo Vilain ‘’ #SpaceExploration #Ax3 #ISS #AxiomSpace #SpaceX #EuropeanSpaceAgency #Ax3 #axiomspace #axiom #spacex #ISS