noted the Axiom launch

Watched the recording of the SpaceX Ax-1 launch from the Florida space port.

Another first in spaceflight. Another step toward the commercialisation of space. Private astronauts. Kinda wild.

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Caught the live press announcement from the International Space Station on Saturday.

I noted Kathryn Lueders remarks. She said this was baked into NASA's original positioning. From day 1, the plan was to provide private and commercial industries access to space. So, especially significant then, this event. It is 60 years in the making.