Nokia and Axiom Space to equip spacesuits with 4G/LTE technology
Integrated network connectivity in the suit will advance space exploration with crew-to-crew communication and ability to capture and transmit real-time HD video with Earth.
Integrated network connectivity in the suit will advance space exploration with crew-to-crew communication and ability to capture and transmit real-time HD video with Earth.
The mission will emphasize scientific research, technology demonstrations, and the commercialisation of space.
Axiom Space is building a module for the ISS, which is scheduled to launch to the ISS by 2026.
The MoU covers cooperation between both parties in various aspects of developing national capabilities in the space sector and related fields.
Axiom Space worked with AWS in April 2022 to install an AWS Snowcone edge computer on the International Space Station.
The MoU is active for three years, with the option to be extended.
Investments, led by Saudi Arabia's Aljazira Capital and Boryung, will fuel continued growth for Houston-based space company building worlds first commercial space station.
NASA had previously selected Axiom for three private astronaut missions to the station.
After completing initial design work, the agency will then consider exercising options for further suit development.
The Saudi astronauts, within the AX-2 crew, have concluded their scientific mission and returned to Earth by the SpaceX Dragon on May 31.
They carried out several science experiments during their time on the ISS, including ones on life sciences and weather technology.
The team will carry out 14 experiments focused on human research, cell sciences, and cloud seeding experiments in the microgravity environment.
The four-person Ax-2 crew will spend 10 days at the station conducting research and educational outreach activities.
The outcome of this experiment will help develop weather control technology to generate artificial rain in future human settlements on the Moon and Mars.
Axiom Space is obtaining NASA services to conduct the mission via both the mission specific order and Reimbursable Space Act Agreements.
The two mission specialists, Ali Alqarni and Rayyanah Barnawi from Saudi Arabia, are members of the inaugural Saudi national astronaut programme.
During the mission, Al Neyadi will conduct many in-depth and advanced scientific experiments as part of the UAE Astronaut Programme.
Axiom astronaut to conduct research and train for International Space Station on future Virgin Galactic flight.
The 10-day mission will conduct commercial and non-profit research and other activities at the station.
Axiom Space is working with Saudi Space Commission to send two astronauts from the kingdom, including the first Saudi woman to go into orbit.
The suit is based on a NASA-developed reference design called xEMU, and incorporates increased flexibility and specialised tools for lunar exploration.
For the Ax-2 mission, Axiom Space will submit four proposed crew members and four backup crew to the stations Multilateral Crew Operations Panel for review.
The UAE will send its astronaut for a 180-day-long mission, making it the 11th country to do so.
The companies aim to open space to a broad user base, providing data to help solve global-scale problems.
Axiom Space is currently preparing for that first private astronaut mission, Ax-1, which is scheduled to launch no earlier than February 21, 2022.
Axioms AX-1 mission will launch former NASA astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria and three paying customers to the station in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule next year.