Axiom Orbital Segment
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For the company behind this project, see Axiom Space.
Axiom Orbital Segment or Axiom Segment (or AxS) are the planned modular components of the International Space Station (ISS) designed by Houston, Texas-based Axiom Space for commercial space activities. Axiom Space gained initial NASA approval for the venture in January 2020. Axiom Space was later awarded the contract by NASA on February 28, 2020.[2] This orbital station will be separated from the ISS to become a modular space station, Axiom Station, after the ISS is decommissioned.
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Launch | 2026 (planned) |
Carrier rocket | Undecided |
Launch pad | Undecided |
Mission status | Under construction[1] |
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