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Meet the crew of Virgin Galactic's 2nd commercial spaceflight
By Josh Dinner published
Virgin Galactic has announced the crew of its second commercial spaceflight mission, set to launch Aug. 10.
NASA and Axiom Space sign-on for 4th private astronaut mission to space station
By Josh Dinner published
NASA and Axiom Space are honing in on launch dates for the next two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
How will space tourism be impacted by the Titan submersible tragedy?
By Leonard David published
That ill-fated dive of the Titan submersible and loss of its deep ocean exploring occupants has sparked conversation and debate in the world of public space travel.
NASA eyeing SpaceX's Starship as possible space station
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX and NASA are working to include Starship in an architecture of low Earth orbit opportunities by considering the massive spacecraft for use as a space station.
Most Americans expect routine space tourism by 2073, but few would actually try it: report
By Josh Dinner published
A Pew Research Center report reveals more than half of Americans expects to have access to space, but barely a third would be willing to make the trip themselves.
Virgin Galactic to launch 2nd commercial spaceflight on Aug. 10
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic will launch six people to suborbital space next month on 'Galactic 02,' the company's first private astronaut mission.
Truly to open 1st zero-gravity hard seltzer bar aboard astronaut training aircraft
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A popular hard seltzer brand is giving new meaning to the term 'pop-up bar' with a zero-g twist that could have its fans popping up and down and in every which way this summer.
Astro-tourism – chasing eclipses, meteor showers and elusive dark skies from Earth
By Vahe Peroomian published
In 2024, much of the eastern United States will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse.
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