Axiom Station The American startup Axiom Space, specializing in space technologies and space tourism, is successfully advancing in the creation of the first private space station Axiom Station.
According to the company, in the future it claims to become, no less, the "successor of the ISS". [...]
Mikael Lopez-Alegria, a participant of the first private mission of Axiom Space to the ISS, posted photos taken by him in April last year in the workshop of the enterprise in Italy, where large segments of the future station are assembled.
Axiom Station Judging by the image, these cylindrical structures and metal rings are part of the docking unit of the central module at the stage of mechanical and welding work.
By the end of 2025, its assembly should be completed in Houston. If the plans are not thwarted, the Crew Dragon spacecraft will deliver the participants of the private mission to the ISS. It is assumed that among its participants will be the first astronauts from Saudi Arabia, who are currently undergoing training at the NASA Space Center. Kennedy.
Alexander Ageev
