Axiom Mission 3

Axiom Mission 3 (or Ax-3) was a private spaceflight to the International Space Station.

The flight launched on 18 January 2024,[1] and lasted for 21 days, successfully splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean.

[3] It was operated by Axiom Space and used a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

[6] Michael López-Alegría was the commander as an employee of Axiom; Walter Villadei from the Italian Air Force was the mission pilot.

[13] The crew lifted off on a Falcon 9 from LC-39A Florida to dock with the International Space Station for an intended mission duration of approximately two weeks.

International Space Station Emblem
International Space Station Emblem