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![The silhouette of couple standing in a field near a tree, holding hands, gazing up the milky way and a vibrant starry night sky.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DmBaJxUEeLtf8pp9ZC4KQJ-320-80.jpg)
Sex between space tourists will happen eventually. But are we ready for babies conceived off Earth?
By David Cullen published
Humans have a knack for sharing intimate moments in unlikely places...
![a silver-white space plane fires its rocket motor with the curve of Earth and the blackness of space in the background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dipNXiWHQVcMf6XuPy6okU-320-80.jpg)
Virgin Galactic to launch next space tourist flight on Sept. 8
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic will launch 'Galactic 03' on Sept. 8, its third commercial spaceflight and eighth space mission overall.
![Keisha Schahaff takes in the view of Earth on Aug. 10, 2023, during Galactic 02, Virgin Galactic’s first private astronaut mission.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oabYTBv5jUNjVvBY9DSh7A-320-80.jpg)
Fly along with Virgin Galactic's 1st private astronauts on landmark mission (video)
By Mike Wall published
A recently released video gives us an astronaut's-eye view of Virgin Galactic's second-ever commercial spaceflight, which the company aced last week.
![A space plane fires its rocket engine against a dark sky.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UfSQzwcmfgDpqbXkxHdkx8-320-80.jpg)
Virgin Galactic launches 1st mother-daughter team and 1st Olympian to space on 2nd commercial flight (video)
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic flew its second-ever commercial mission today (Aug. 10), a flight that made history in multiple ways.
![a white and purple space plane soars through the air with mountains in the background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rec5He3j4UvYfLwTwqRiPb-320-80.png)
What time is Virgin Galactic's Galactic-02 space tourist launch today? Here's how to watch live.
By Josh Dinner published
Virgin Galactic's reusable spaceplane, VSS Unity, will launch its second commercial spaceflight mission today (Aug. 10). Here's how to follow the action.
![A white, grey-haired man with a beard, a smiling black woman, and a younger smiling black woman with facial piercings pose for the Galactic02 crew portrait.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ASUu2XUPn3GWRcAYiLLGbE-320-80.png)
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.
![SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavour carrying the Ax-1 private astronaut crew for Axiom Space docks at the International Space Station on April 9, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jYZK3cSEzkyWkvSbtXCN6n-320-80.jpg)
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).
![a submersible craft underwater](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WDfyKjYqsirv8FZvfMehc-320-80.jpg)
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.
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