Axiom Space's Private Astronaut Mission Splashes Down Safely

ax-4 crew strapped in and ready to undock

The Ax-4 crew strapped in and ready to undock from the ISS.

Credit: Axiom Space/NASA
HOUSTON—SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule Grace executed a successful autonomous splashdown into the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast early July 15, bringing an end to Ax-4, Axiom Space’s fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Following the 5:31 a.m. EDT parachute...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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