In a groundbreaking move that has left the space community both puzzled and amused, the crew of Axiom Space has decided to name their new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft ‘Grace’ after its successful liftoff to the International Space Station.
The decision came as a shock to many, as naming spacecraft after people is not a common practice in the industry. However, the crew of Axiom Space seemed unfazed by the unconventional choice.
“We wanted to give our spacecraft a name that embodies the grace and elegance of space travel,” said Commander John Smith, with a straight face that left many questioning whether he was serious or not.
When asked about the inspiration behind the name, crew member Samantha Johnson chimed in with a grin, “Well, we were tossing around ideas and someone suggested ‘Bob’ and we just couldn’t stop laughing. So we went with Grace instead.”
The news of the spacecraft’s name quickly spread throughout the space community, with many expressing confusion and amusement at the choice. One astronaut, who wished to remain anonymous, was quoted as saying, “I’ve never heard of a spacecraft being named after a virtue before. What’s next, ‘Patience’ or ‘Kindness’?”
Despite the skepticism, the crew of Axiom Space remained firm in their decision, with pilot Bob Jones stating, “Grace may not be the most traditional name for a spacecraft, but we believe it captures the spirit of our mission perfectly.”
As Grace continues its journey to the space station, many are eagerly anticipating the crew’s next move. Will they name their next spacecraft ‘Charm’ or ‘Integrity’? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, the crew of Axiom Space is enjoying the spotlight, with Commander Smith jokingly adding, “Who knows, maybe we’ll start a trend. Watch out, NASA, the era of virtue-named spacecraft has begun!”
