Axiom Space's Third Private Astronaut Mission Successfully Returns to Earth

The Ax-3 mission, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration, safely splashed down off the coast of Florida.

The Ax-3 crew, consisting of astronauts from Europe, safely returned to Earth on February 9, 2024, after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
This mission is notable for being the first all-European commercial astronaut mission, showcasing international collaboration in space exploration.
During their time in orbit, the crew conducted over 30 different experiments and more than 50 outreach engagements, contributing valuable data to human physiology studies.
The mission was part of NASA's efforts to foster a commercial space economy, emphasizing the growing accessibility and commercial potential of low Earth orbit.
Axiom Space plans to launch its fourth mission, Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), to the ISS no earlier than October 2024, continuing its series of private astronaut missions.