Axiom Mission 3 Crew Returns to Earth After 18-Day ISS Mission

The mission, featuring the first all-European crew, conducted over 30 experiments, highlighting the role of private companies in space exploration.

The Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew, including astronauts from Turkey, Italy, Sweden, and a former NASA astronaut, safely returned to Earth after an 18-day mission on the ISS.
The mission marked Axiom Space's third private mission to the ISS and the first with an all-European crew.
During their stay, the crew conducted over 30 experiments, focusing on microgravity research and educational outreach.
Axiom Space plans to launch its fourth mission, AX-4, to the ISS later this year, continuing its efforts in commercial space exploration.
The mission also highlighted the increasing role of private companies and international collaboration in space exploration.