Axiom space
Axiom Space is a human spaceflight services and infrastructure developer that operates crewed missions to the International Space Station and builds commercial space station modules and next-generation spacesuits. The company aims to own and operate its own independent commercial space station in low-Earth orbit.
verified 17 July 2026
↗ Axiom Space: Building the First Commercial Space Station | SpaceOdysseyHub↗ SCG_General One Pager_Background↗ Axiom Space — World’s First Commercial Space StationFact sheet
- Founded: 2016↗ Axiom Space Stock: $2.5B Valuation — Is It a Buy?↗ Axiom Space — Investor Profile | SpaceOdysseyHub↗ Axiom Space↗ SCG_General One Pager_Background↗ Axiom Space↗ Axiom Space - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations
- HQ: Houston, Texas, USA↗ Axiom Space strengthens leadership as it pushes towards commercial space station era | National Security News · 2026-07-15↗ Axiom Space Stock: $2.5B Valuation — Is It a Buy?↗ Axiom Space — Investor Profile | SpaceOdysseyHub↗ Axiom Space↗ SCG_General One Pager_Background↗ Axiom Space
- Key products: Axiom Station, AxEMU spacesuits, private astronaut missions↗ Moon Mission: Are Spacesuits on Track for 2028? | NASA & Axiom Space Partnership (2026) · 2026-07-16↗ Axiom Space Celebrates National Moon Day, Hosts Reddit AMA on AxEMU Spacesuit↗ Axiom Space Stock: $2.5B Valuation — Is It a Buy?↗ Axiom Space — Investor Profile | SpaceOdysseyHub↗ Axiom Space↗ SCG_General One Pager_Background
- Total funding: >$2.55B↗ Axiom Space Stock: $2.5B Valuation — Is It a Buy?↗ Axiom Space — Investor Profile | SpaceOdysseyHub↗ Axiom Space↗ SCG_General One Pager_Background↗ Axiom Space↗ Axiom Space - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations
- Notable partners: NASA, SpaceX, Thales Alenia Space↗ NASA Selects Axiom for Fifth Private ISS Mission (2026) · 2026-07-17↗ Axiom Space Stock: $2.5B Valuation — Is It a Buy?↗ Axiom Space — Investor Profile | SpaceOdysseyHub↗ Axiom Space↗ SCG_General One Pager_Background↗ Axiom Space
- Private astronaut missions to ISS: at least 5 missions selected (Ax-1 through Ax-5)↗ NASA's Historic Partnership with Axiom Space: Fifth Private Astronaut Mission to ISS (2026) · 2026-07-31↗ NASA Selects Axiom for Fifth Private ISS Mission (2026) · 2026-07-17
- AxEMU spacesuits targeted for use on NASA Artemis lunar missions around 2028↗ Moon Mission: Are Spacesuits on Track for 2028? | NASA & Axiom Space Partnership (2026) · 2026-07-16
- Prada is a design collaborator on the AxEMU lunar spacesuit for NASA Artemis missions↗ Prada & Axiom Space Unveil Revolutionary Lunar Spacesuit Design for NASA's Artemis Missions (2026) · 2026-07-17
- Corrosion issues reported in Axiom Station modules, raising concerns about manufacturing quality and project timelines↗ Space Station Crisis: Corrosion Threatens Lunar Gateway & Axiom Space! (2026) · 2026-07-17
- CFO: Zach Gitomer↗ Axiom Space expands executive team with CFO, CIO hires - InnovationMap · 2026-07-23
- CIO: Erick Wegerer↗ Axiom Space expands executive team with CFO, CIO hires - InnovationMap · 2026-07-23
- Texas is Axiom Space's official legal headquarters (recently formalized)↗ Axiom Space expands executive team with CFO, CIO hires - InnovationMap · 2026-07-23
- New Switzerland legal entity established (announced August 2026)↗ Axiom Space Appoints Chief of International Operations for New Switzerland Entity
- Chief of International Operations role created and filled for the Switzerland entity↗ Axiom Space Appoints Chief of International Operations for New Switzerland Entity
Connections
- SpaceX — Notable partner on human spaceflight services and International Space Station missions.↗ Axiom Space - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations
- Vast Space — Axiom Space is a direct competitor to Vast Space in the commercial space station market.↗ Vast Nabs $32.8 Million State Tax Credit - Los Angeles Business Journal
Recent developments
Axiom Space raised $350 million in new funding to advance its commercial space station and lunar mission programs.
Read more ↗brigadeoflight.org6 AugConflicting information: we hold "Total funding: >$2.55B" (6 sources) but a new report says "Total funding: >$2.9B".
Read more ↗brigadeoflight.org6 AugSpaceX has hedged on how long it will continue flying Crew Dragon as it transitions to Starship, creating uncertainty for commercial spaceflight operators including Axiom Space, which relies on Crew Dragon for its private astronaut missions to the ISS.
Read more ↗spacenews.com4 AugAxiom Space has established a new legal entity in Switzerland and appointed a Chief of International Operations to lead it, signaling a significant expansion of the company's international footprint.
Read more ↗axiomspace.com4 AugNASA has officially selected Axiom Space for a fifth private astronaut mission (Ax-5) to the International Space Station, scheduled for 2026, continuing the ongoing commercial crew partnership.
Read more ↗grifnett.com31 JulAxiom Space has named Zach Gitomer as its new Chief Financial Officer and Erick Wegerer as Chief Information Officer, expanding its C-suite leadership team.
Read more ↗houston.innovationmap.com23 JulAxiom Space celebrated National Moon Day by hosting a Reddit AMA focused on the AxEMU spacesuit, featuring Chief Technology Officer of Human Spaceflight Dan Burbank and EVA lead Tammy Radford.
Read more ↗axiomspace.com23 JulNASA's Office of Inspector General has issued a report criticizing the agency's commercial services approach for spacesuit development under the xEVAS program, flagging significant delays that could jeopardize lunar missions — directly impacting Axiom Space's AxEMU spacesuit contract.
Read more ↗djslot4d.com19 JulAxiom Space has secured additional funding to support its commercial space station plans, continuing its trajectory as a leading player in the commercial space sector.
Read more ↗theoutdoorpursuit.com19 JulCorrosion issues discovered in modules intended for the Lunar Gateway and Axiom Space's commercial space station have raised concerns about manufacturing quality and the future timelines of both programs.
Read more ↗ayso372.org17 Jul