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Human remains lost after memorial spaceflight capsule crashes into the sea
By Josh Dinner published
The remains of 166 people part of a Celestis Memorial Spaceflight are presumed lost after The Exploration Company's "Mission Possible" capsule presumably crashes into Pacific Ocean.

Axiom-4 astronauts on SpaceX Crew Dragon welcomed aboard International Space Station (video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
After more than 24 hours on orbit, the the private astronaut crew of Axiom-4 has caught up to the International Space Station, docked and been welcomed aboard for their two-week mission.

'Space chocolate,' mango nectar and pierogis: Here are the international foods the private Ax-4 astronauts are flying to the ISS
By Mike Wall published
The four astronauts of the private Ax-4 mission to the ISS represent four different countries, so the food they're carrying up has a very international flavor.

SpaceX launching private Ax-4 astronaut mission to ISS early June 25: Watch live!
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX is planning to launch the Ax-4 private astronaut mission early Wednesday, June 25, kicking off a two-week stint aboard the ISS.

SpaceX sets new date for private Axiom-4 astronaut launch to the International Space Station
By Josh Dinner published
NASA has announced a new launch date for the private Axiom astronaut launch to the ISS, following delays due to leaks aboard the space station.

SpaceX’s Transporter 14 launch will carry more than 150 capsules of DNA, human remains
By Jeff Spry last updated
Houston-based Celestis and The Exploration Company are teaming up to fly a memorial payload on SpaceX's Transporter 14 rideshare mission on Monday (June 23).

Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure
By Sara Webb published
Is this setting a new precedent for the future of spaceflight?

Leak on International Space Station delays SpaceX launch of Axiom-4 astronauts
By Josh Dinner published
An ongoing leak aboard the International Space Station is once again delaying the launch of Axiom Space's next private astronaut mission.

Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-33 tourism launch to the edge of space
By Josh Dinner published
Blue Origin's next suborbital flight is scheduled to launch on Saturday (June 21), carrying a private crew of six.

SpaceX, NASA target June 22 for launch of private Ax-4 astronauts due to ISS leak
By Josh Dinner last updated
Leaks aboard the International Space Station, as well as on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, delayed Axiom's next private astronaut mission, but the crew now has a target launch date of June 22.
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