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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.”

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.

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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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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.

SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.

In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.

Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.

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“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.

“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.

SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.

On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.

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