Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace company developing reusable suborbital spaceplanes for commercial human spaceflight, astronaut experiences, and microgravity research. Its air-launch system uses a carrier aircraft to transport a rocket-powered spaceship to altitude before releasing it for a suborbital flight. The company previously operated VSS Unity and is developing its next-generation Delta-class spacecraft, including Spaceship Apeiron, for higher-frequency operations. Its technology combines reusable spacecraft structures, rocket propulsion, flight control systems, and a feathering reentry mechanism to support passenger and research missions.

Axiom Space

Axiom Space is a space infrastructure company developing commercial space stations, human spaceflight services, and advanced astronaut spacesuits. Its Axiom Station project is designed to provide an independent orbital platform for scientific research, manufacturing, and commercial activities in low Earth orbit. The company also organizes private astronaut missions to the International Space Station and develops the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), a next-generation spacesuit designed for lunar exploration and spacewalks.