The first all-private crew of astronauts will be on the International Space Station on Friday.
The crew of the Axiom-1 mission consisted of Michael L, Larry, Mark, and Eytan. The time is per NASA.
What a historic launch! NASA chief Bill Nelson thanked the dedicated teams at NASA who have worked hard to make this mission a reality.
The first private mission to the International Space Station was made possible by the crew of the Axiom-1.
The astronauts will spend more than a week on the space station carrying out scientific research, outreach and commercial activities.
NASA will broadcast the docking, hatch opening, and welcome ceremony of the SpaceX capsule. Saturday, via this link.
The men have different roles during the mission. The commander of the flight will be a retired NASA astronaut. The mission pilot will be an activist investor, while Pathy, a Canadian investor, and the mission specialists will be an Israeli businessman.
Insider previously reported that a seat on the historic flight cost the crew members $55 million.
This journey is the culmination of many hours of training, planning, and dedication from the crew and the entire Axiom Space team.
The astronauts and the dog just checked in as they passed over the southern tip of South America in the most recent update of the mission. They are getting ready to dock.
A second commercial mission to the International Space Station is expected to launch in the fall of 2022. John Shoffner will act as the mission pilot while record-breaking astronauts will serve as commanders.
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