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Meet the crew of Virgin Galactic's 5th commercial spaceflight launching on Nov. 2
By Josh Dinner published
Virgin Galactic's 5th commercial mission is a research-focused flight to space that features some familiar faces.
![a rocket lifts off above a cloud of smoke](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KTuKuivFeZjScDV4ijvxph-320-80.jpg)
'Too early' to say which astronaut will command UK Space Agency mission with Axiom Space
By Elizabeth Howell published
The UK Space Agency says it cannot speculate yet on who will command its debut mission with Axiom Space. British astronaut Tim Peake was rumored as commander.
![seven smiling people in dark shirts float inside the white-walled international space station.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2eRVqD28Ls5cjYq6XwkrbX-320-80.jpg)
UK Space Agency signs deal with Axiom Space for human spaceflight mission
By Andrew Jones published
The U.K. Space Agency and Axiom Space have inked a deal that could see U.K. astronauts embark on a two-week mission to the International Space Station in the near future.
![a bathroom inside a large tourist balloon at the edge of space](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D7exjVzFoukuoByX6yx5JU-320-80.jpg)
Space Perspective unveils 'Space Spa' restroom for balloon tourist flights (images)
By John Loeffler published
Space Perspective introduced its latest addition to its space tourism operation: a uniquely designed restroom called the 'Space Spa' that will be a key part of its Spaceship Neptune capsule.
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Virgin Galactic sets date, announces crew for 5th commercial spaceflight
By Brett Tingley published
Virgin Galactic's next trip to the edge of space will include some familiar names, such as planetary scientist Alan Stern and science communicator Kellie Gerardi.
![four smiling people hold a large blue flag with the worlds "club for the future" on it.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CjYBcHKUXbP32NmMpaL63o-320-80.jpg)
Benjamin Moore partners with Blue Origin to reveal space-themed color of 2024
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
What do you get when you mix a private spaceflight company with a manufacturer of premium and commercial paints? A shade of blue with a focus on STEM education and careers in space.
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Axiom Space's 3rd private astronaut crew ready for ISS mission in 2024
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Ax-3 mission is on track with its training, and the four commercial astronauts are excited for launch in early 2024, they told reporters during a briefing Oct. 16.
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Virgin Galactic launches 1st Pakistani to space on 4th commercial spaceflight (video)
By Mike Wall published
Namira Salim became the first person from Pakistan to reach space today (Oct. 6), a milestone she achieved on Virgin Galactic's 'Galactic 04' mission.
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