Space exploration has long been a source of inspiration for ingenuity and exploration across the globe, and the private space exploration sector is no different. On April 8th, 2021, the SpaceX Crew-1 mission launched four astronauts to the International Space Station insured by Axiom Space. This marks the first operational mission for the private space… Continue reading Next Private ISS Mission Sets Axiom on Path to Building Its Own Space Station
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ISS Dodges Space Junk With Damaged ‘Life Boat’ Parked Outside
The International Space Station (ISS) recently had an out-of-this-world problem: navigating through a cloud of potentially damaging space junk. As millions of uncatalogued pieces of debris orbit the Earth, they can threaten the ISS and its crew. To ward off any unwanted collisions, the ISS has employed an unusual “life boat” outside the station. It’s… Continue reading ISS Dodges Space Junk With Damaged ‘Life Boat’ Parked Outside