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'Joy,' a plush baby swan, will launch with Axiom Mission-4 crew as zero-g indicator
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
When an international crew of astronauts launch on a commercial space mission, they will be joined by a स्वैन, a łabędź or a hattyú. Or, in English, a swan.

SpaceX's next private astronaut launch to ISS, Ax-4, pushed back to June 10
By Mike Wall published
Houston company Axiom Space's Ax-4 astronaut launch to the International Space Statio has been delayed by two days, to June 10.

Blue Origin launches 1st New Zealander to reach space, 5 others on latest New Shepard suborbital flight (video)
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Blue Origin completed its 12th human spaceflight today (May 31), flying six passengers on a 10-minute trip beyond the Karman Line and back.

How to watch Blue Origin launch 6 tourists to suborbital space today
By Samantha Mathewson published
Blue Origin plans to launch its 12th human spaceflight mission today (May 31), and you can watch the action live here at Space.com.

Elon Musk says SpaceX will launch its biggest Starship yet this year, but Mars in 2026 is '50/50'
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch the new "Version 3" of its Starship megarocket by the end of 2025 and is working to send the vehicle to Mars a year later, Elon Musk said.

Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-32 space tourism mission launching on May 31
By Samantha Mathewson published
Blue Origin's next suborbital flight is scheduled to launch on Saturday (May 31), carrying a diverse crew of educators, entrepreneurs and adventurers.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin targeting May 31 for 12th space tourism launch
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' aerospace company, is targeting Saturday (May 31) for its 12th human spaceflight mission.

SpaceX reveals why its Starship Flight 8 Ship exploded, failure traced to 'flash' in rocket's engines
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX has completed its investigation into what went wrong during the eighth test flight its Starship rocket, which ended in an explosion over the Bahamas.

Virgin Galactic on track to start launching customers again in 2026, but seat prices will rise
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic remains on track to bring its new "Delta-class" space plane into commercial service next year, company representatives said.

Mark Rocket, a former ambassador and more: Blue Origin reveals passengers for 12th space tourism launch
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin has revealed the identities of the six passengers who will fly on the company's 12th human spaceflight mission. A target date has not yet been announced.
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