US mission to space: Meet the crew that is set to fly with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla

Michael López-Alegría, holding both American and Spanish citizenship, is an accomplished astronaut, test pilot, and commercial astronaut.[2] Throughout his career, he has participated in three Space Shuttle missions and one International Space Station mission, accumulating extensive experience in space exploration.

In a notable achievement, López-Alegría served as the commander of Axiom Mission 3, which successfully launched on 18 January 2024.