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NASA Selects Axiom for Second Private Space Mission to International Space Station

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NASA Selects Axiom for Second Private Space Mission to International Space Station

NASA announced a partnership with aerospace company Axiom Space for its second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The space agency stated that it will now negotiate a mission order agreement for Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) with Axiom. The mission will allow the spacecraft to dock with the International Space Station for up to 14 days. The goal is to launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA between September 2022 and June 2023. The agency’s first private space mission with the same company, called Ax-1, is scheduled for February 21 next year.

During the Ax-2 mission, private astronauts will coordinate activities with the International Space Station crew and ground flight controllers. Mission objectives include scientific research and outreach activities. Both the agency and the company will negotiate the activities of private astronauts in orbit during the mission.

NASA said in a tweet: “We have chosen Axiom Space for the second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, with the goal of launching no earlier than the end of the fall of 2022.” In another statement, NASA explained why Choose Axiom Space as the second private mission. The agency “evaluates mission proposals based on Axiom’s ability to successfully execute it, NASA’s ability to support it, and its contribution to Axiom’s mission and low-Earth orbit commercialization goals.”

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NASA and its international partners will review Axiom’s proposal to select astronauts for the Ax-2 mission. Prior to obtaining approval, selected crew members will undergo medical qualification testing in accordance with NASA guidelines. NASA has decided to cooperate with private companies to develop a space station for commercial activities. In this fast-growing industry, the largest participant is SpaceX led by Elon Musk.

Axiom is led by Michael Suffredini, who served as NASA project manager from 2005 to 2015. Suffredini founded the company in 2016 to build a private space station that can be visited by various clients for research. The Ax-1 mission was led by former NASA astronaut and Axiom Space vice president Michael Lopez-Alegria.

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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  3. 1. AI-Powered Video Summaries
    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

  4. 2. “Jump Ahead” Smart Chapters
    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

  6. 4. YouTube Create App Expansion
    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

  7. 5. Enhanced Live Shopping Tools
    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

  9. 7. Community Tab Enhancements
    To improve engagement, YouTube is enhancing its Community Tab with interactive stickers, polls, countdowns, and quizzes — turning it into a mini-social network within the platform. These tools are aimed at helping creators keep their audience involved even between video uploads.
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