Axiom Space is preparing for a groundbreaking mission, Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which is scheduled to launch on May 29, 2025, and will conduct a record number of research activities from the International Space Station.

This mission will feature a diverse crew of astronauts from over 30 countries, who will collaborate on 60 scientific studies, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in space research.

The Ax-4 mission will be launched by SpaceX using a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:03 p.m. EST.

The research conducted during Ax-4 aims to enhance our understanding in various fields, including human research, Earth observation, and material sciences, ultimately benefiting life on Earth.

Axiom Space is collaborating with research organizations and academic institutions to investigate the effects of spaceflight on human health and potential medical treatments.

Key research areas for the mission include diabetes management in space, cognitive risks associated with microgravity, astronaut physiological and psychological adaptations, and the growth of cancer in space.

Importantly, the Ax-4 mission serves as a precursor to the development of Axiom Station, which is set to become the first commercial space station dedicated to ongoing research and human spaceflight activities.