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Axiom Space's Ax-2: What to know about the 2nd private astronaut mission to the space station

Here's what you need to know about the four-person Ax-2 mission to the International Space Station, which is scheduled to launch on May 21.

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Meet the 4 astronauts of SpaceX's Ax-2 mission for Axiom Space

The second all-private mission to the International Space Station by Axiom Space will launch no earlier than May 21. Learn more about the 4 crew members on board.

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Ax-2 private astronauts can't wait for their May 21 SpaceX launch to the space station

The four astronauts of the upcoming Ax-2 mission are eager to leave Earth and head for the International Space Station.

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SpaceX Ax-2 private astronaut mission is 'go' for May 21 launch

The four-person Ax-2 will launch at 5:37 p.m. ET on May 21 and arrive at the International Space Station about 16 hours later, if all goes according to plan.

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Axiom Space Ax-3 private spaceflight with SpaceX: Mission updates

Follow along with Axiom Space's Ax-3 mission to the International Space Station, the third-ever all-private mission to the orbital lab.

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Russian cosmonauts move vital radiator for International Space Station in 5-hour spacewalk

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin completed a spacewalk to activate a radiator that they earlier helped relocate outside of the International Space Station.

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Watch 2 Russian cosmonauts perform spacewalk today

Two Russian cosmonauts will perform a roughly seven-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (May 12), and you can watch it live.

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SpaceX launch of Ax-2 private astronaut mission now targeted for May 21

SpaceX's launch of Ax-2, the second private crewed mission to the International Space Station, is now targeted for the evening of May 21.

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Astronauts relocate SpaceX Dragon capsule on space station

Astronauts flew the SpaceX Dragon capsule Endeavour to a new port on the International Space Station early Saturday (May 6).

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SpaceX won't launch next private astronaut crew for Axiom Space in early May after all

The launch of Ax-2, the second private crewed mission to the International Space Station, has been delayed beyond early May. A new target date has not yet been announced.

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NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis 2 moon mission

NASA's Reid Wiseman is commander of the first human moon mission since 1972 and has both naval aviator and International Space Station experience.

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Russian cosmonauts relocate airlock on International Space Station spacewalk

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin exited an airlock to move a different airlock during a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station on May 3.

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Guardians of the Galaxy visit (real) ISS for 3D-printed Zune and STEAM education

Before "The Guardians of the Galaxy" launch into theaters, Rocket and Cosmo are making a pitstop at the International Space Station to help engage students in 3D printing.

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Erdogan Unveils Türkiye’s First Astronaut on Election Trail

Türkiye’s first astronaut will travel to the International Space Station by the end of the year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday after an illness forced him to cancel several days of appearances. Air force pilot Alper Gezeravci, 43, was selected to be the first Turkish citizen in space. His…

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The Hindu

Erdogan unveils Turkey's first astronaut on election trail

Turkey’s first astronaut will travel to the International Space Station by the end of the year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on April 29.

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Sultan AlNeyadi Makes History as 1st Arab Astronaut to Complete a Spacewalk on ISS

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) achieved a new milestone on Friday as astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi ventured out of the International Space Station (ISS) and completed his spacewalk, state news agency WAM reported. The UAE commemorates Al-Neyadi is now the first Arab to undertake a spacewalk during Expedition 69,…

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Russia agrees to stay aboard International Space Station through 2028

Russia has agreed to stay in the International Space Station program through 2028, and the other major partners have signed on through 2030.

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NASA updates schedule for astronaut flights to space station through 2024

NASA is nailing down its calendar with Boeing and SpaceX, laying out who will fly astronauts to the International Space Station when.

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NASA chief sees Russians and Americans together on space station through 2030

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Tuesday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but said in Ottawa that he expected Russians and Americans to work together on the International Space Station (ISS) until it is decommissioned.

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Shot in space, feature film 'The Challenge' rockets at Russian box office

"Vyzov" ("The Challenge"), the first feature-length narrative movie to have scenes shot in space by a professional filmmaker, rocketed to the top of Russia's box office.

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Watch Cygnus cargo spacecraft leave the space station Friday morning

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo spacecraft will depart the International Space Station on Friday morning (April 21), and you can watch the action live.

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Russian cosmonauts relocate radiator on station spacewalk

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin helped relocate a large radiator outside of the International Space Station, completing a spacewalk that had been twice delayed.

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Tax Day in space: How do astronauts pay taxes off Earth?

Paying taxes in space is a necessity, no matter where you happen to be visiting. This is what U.S. astronauts and other space fliers can expect.

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Watch Russian cosmonauts make their 3rd try at a spacewalk tonight

Two Russian cosmonauts will exit the International Space Station tonight (April 18), after a spacesuit problem and a coolant leak held up two previous tries at this EVA.

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Crown Prince Meets Saudi Astronauts Before their Mission's Launch to Space

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and President of the Higher Council of Space, met in Jeddah on Sunday with the Saudi astronauts Rayana Bernawi, Ali Al-Qarni, Mariam Fardous and Ali Al-Ghamdi before the launch of the Kingdom’s scientific mission to the International Space Station (ISS).…

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