Axiom Space Leverages Siemens Xcelerator for Agile, Cost-Efficient Space Innovation

Axiom Space has selected software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to enhance the development processes for building era-defining space infrastructure – Image courtesy of Axiom Space”

(IN BRIEF) Axiom Space has adopted Siemens Xcelerator to modernize its development of next-generation space infrastructure. The integration of this advanced software will streamline the entire process—from design and manufacturing to testing—by utilizing digital threads and twins. This shift to a fully digital system is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and enable more agile production of its commercial space station and spacesuit programs, while also demonstrating the benefits of cross-sector collaboration and supporting sustainable access to space.

(PRESS RELEASE) HOUSTON, 10-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Axiom Space has embraced the Siemens Xcelerator software suite to revolutionize its development process for groundbreaking space infrastructure. The advanced software is set to streamline the creation of Axiom’s upcoming commercial space station and spacesuit programs by integrating digital threads and twins into a unified platform. This shift from traditional paper-based design methods to a fully digital lifecycle management system promises to enhance agility and reduce costs significantly.

In a detailed statement, Axiom Space’s Station Program Manager, Dave Romero, explained that after a comprehensive evaluation, the company selected Siemens Xcelerator for its ability to connect diverse phases—from design and manufacturing to analysis and operations. “By enabling us to simulate and test our concepts before actual production, Siemens’ software enhances our flexibility and efficiency,” Romero noted.

Further emphasizing the strategic value of the collaboration, Axiom Space’s Chief Revenue Officer, Tejpaul Bhatia, highlighted that the partnership exemplifies how cross-sector cooperation can accelerate progress within the space industry. The company’s recent agreement with the Bavarian State Chancellery underscores its commitment to driving innovation and expanding sustainable access to space across Europe, Germany, and Bavaria.

Siemens’ technology is expected to empower Axiom Space to seamlessly transition from concept to deployment by digitally tracking every component and streamlining manufacturing, testing, and fielding processes. Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Siemens Digital Industries Software for Aerospace & Defense, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating that it is a prime example of how digital transformation can reduce costs and speed up the journey to orbit.

This strategic move aligns with Axiom Space’s broader mission to collaborate with diverse partners—including non-traditional space companies and international stakeholders—to broaden access to low-Earth orbit and reinforce its position as a global innovator in the commercial space sector.

SOURCE: Siemens