Turkey's First Astronaut Arrives at ISS with Axiom-3 Crew

The mission, arranged by Axiom Space and SpaceX, marks a milestone with eight nations now represented on the International Space Station.

Four astronauts, including Turkey's first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) for a two-week stay.
The mission, known as Ax-3, was arranged by Texas-based startup company Axiom Space and used a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule.
The crew will conduct more than 30 scientific experiments, many focused on the effects of spaceflight on human health and disease.
This mission marks the first time all four seats in the capsule had been purchased by national space agencies rather than wealthy individuals.
With the arrival of the Ax-3 crew, a record eight nations are now represented aboard the ISS: The United States, Spain, Russia, Japan, Denmark, Italy, Turkey, and Sweden.