Axiom Space Aims to Launch New Modules by 2029
Axiom Space CEO Jonathan Cirtain announced that they will send commercial station modules into orbit in 2028 and 2029, before the ISS is retired.
Speaking at the 77th International Astronautical Congress held in Antalya, Axiom Space CEO Jonathan Cirtain announced that the company plans to launch its space station modules in 2028 and 2029.
International Astronautical Congress Started in Antalya
The 77th International Astronautical Congress, organized by the International Astronautical Federation, is being held at the Antalya NEST Congress Center under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and co-hosted by the Turkish Space Agency and SAHA Istanbul.
Modules to be Sent to Orbit
Axiom Space CEO Jonathan Cirtain made important statements during the congress regarding artificial intelligence tools, the space economy, and commercial space stations.
Stating that they currently have two modules in the final stages of production, Cirtain conveyed that they plan to launch these two modules in 2028 and 2029.
NASA Demand and Use of Equity
Cirtain stated that they are awaiting a request from NASA for the procurement of services to replace the International Space Station, and noted that they are using their own equity to build their space station.
Retirement Process of the ISS
Reminding that the International Space Station is not planned to be retired before 2030, Cirtain emphasized that they will be in orbit and operational before the ISS is decommissioned.
Microgravity and Commercial Needs
Touching upon the use cases of microgravity, Cirtain stated that drugs produced in space for leukemia treatment are more effective compared to those on Earth, expressing the need for commercial space stations.
University Cooperation with Turkey
The Axiom Space executive added that the company is cooperating with universities in Turkey under the name University Alliance to develop research programs.