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3 months ago
OMG science

SpaceX's first all-European crew splashes down after weeks in orbit

The crew of Axiom Space's Ax-3 mission successfully splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after a three-week journey to the ISS.
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule with the four astronauts reached speeds of 17,500 miles per hour and experienced temperatures of up to 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit during reentry. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Mission District

Turkey's first astronaut takes off for ISS on private flight DW 01/19/2024

Private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) successfully launched with Turkey's first astronaut on board.
Mission arranged by Axiom Space, in cooperation with NASA and SpaceX, is the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the ISS. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Axiom Astronaut Launch: How and When to Watch

Three nations Italy, Sweden, and Turkey are sending astronauts from government space programs to the International Space Station through a private astronaut mission.
The private astronaut mission is the third for Axiom Space, which has been sending paying customers for two-week stays at the International Space Station.
The launch was initially scheduled for Wednesday but was pushed back to Thursday to allow for prelaunch checkouts and data analysis. [ more ]
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