Ax-1: Israel's astronaut Eytan Stibbe returns to Earth

Israel’s own Eytan Stibbe, along with three other astronauts, successfully landed after almost a two-week stay in orbit in the historic Axiom mission 1

The SpaceX Dragon capsule Endeavor is seen splashing down off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida yesterday carrying Israel's second astronaut Eytan Stibbe and the others participating in the Ax-1 mission.

(photo credit: SPACEX/AXIOM SPACE)

ByAARON REICH

APRIL 25, 2022 20:00

Updated: MAY 2, 2022 11:27

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