Starck says he wants the travellers to “physically and mentally feel their action of floating in the universe.” Earlier this year, Axiom launched its first expedition to the ISS. The materials and colours of the habitation module are designed to recreate a soothing, womb-like environment. Unlike the functional, sterile environment one might expect from a zero-gravity space station, Starck’s design has a certain elegance and style. Its walls are dotted with hundreds of nano LED lights that change colour, and there is a large window for enjoying the unique view. Starck’s concept of a nest-like, “friendly” environment for crew to stay is intended to mimic the mood and biorhythm of whoever inhabits it. “My vision for the Habitation Module on Axiom Station is to create a comfortable egg that is inviting with soft walls and a design perfectly in harmony with the values and movements of the human body in zero gravity.” “The greatest human intelligence in the world focuses on space research. “This is a dream project for a creator like me, with a genuine fascination for aviation and space exploration,” says Starck. Its habitation areas will include crew quarters, a dining area and a galley – all of which are being designed in partnership with Philippe Starck. It will be connected to the International Space Station (ISS) – which was launched by five international space agencies in 1998 (including NASA) and has been coined “humanity’s home in orbit”.Īxiom Space will physically separate from the ISS when it retires from service, and will take over as a centre for space commerce and research development.
Rose Dykins reportsĪxiom Space – the world’s leading privately owned space exploration company – has invited French architect and designer Philippe Starck to create the futuristic interiors of the “habitation modules” of the Axiom Space Station.Ĭurrently under construction, Axiom Space Station is the world’s first commercial space station. Axiom Space is working with visionary designer Philippe Starck to create the interiors for the world’s first commercial space station for tourists.
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