Axiom Space is developing a new space station using the existing ISS as a starting point. Axiom's approach involves adding modules to the ISS to create a self-sustaining space station.
The Axiom station will provide comfortable living quarters for crew members, including private pods designed by Philippe Stark.
Axiom's leadership includes former NASA executives, bringing their experience to the private sector.
Axiom has already started construction on its first module, "Hab 1," with plans to launch in 2026.Axiom's modules will dock with the ISS and expand its crew capacity, life support, research, and manufacturing capabilities.
A glass Earth Observatory dome will offer a 360-degree view of Earth and space.A power and thermal module will provide energy and climate control for the Axiom segment.
Axiom's modules will eventually detach from the ISS to operate independently. NASA supports Axiom and other commercial space station concepts to ensure future low Earth orbit platforms.
Axiom's private missions to the ISS involve research experiments and expanding access to space. Private space tourists pay for these trips, contributing to funding and research efforts.
Axiom aims to learn how a variety of human bodies respond to space environments for future commercial space travel.
Axiom envisions its space station as a continuation of the ISS and a space hotel for billionaires to experience space.