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Virgin Orbit: Facts about the bankrupt air-launch provider
By Ed Browne last updated
Reference We take a look at the small satellite launch provider Virgin Orbit, exploring the company's history, how it worked and its ultimate shutdown.
'I'm ready. Let's go!' Record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson eager for next flight after private Ax-2 mission
By Mike Wall published
Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson just landed after the private Ax-2 mission to the space station, but she's eager to go back to the final frontier.
SpaceX's Dragon reentry and splashdown with Ax-2 astronauts looks amazing in these nighttime photos and videos
By Mike Wall published
Ax-2's SpaceX Dragon capsule Freedom put on quite a show as it streaked through Earth's atmosphere late Tuesday night (May 30), as videos show.
SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying private Ax-2 astronauts splashes down off Florida coast (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
The four astronauts of the private Ax-2 mission returned to Earth in their SpaceX Dragon capsule tonight (May 30).
SpaceX Dragon capsule with Ax-2 private astronauts undocks from space station (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
The four astronauts of the private Ax-2 mission are scheduled to head home to Earth today (May 30), and you can watch the action live.
Who is Virgin Galactic and what do they do?
By Josh Dinner last updated
Reference Virgin Galactic is offering suborbital flights to anyone with pockets deep enough to buy a seat, and there is a lengthy waitlist.
Virgin Galactic aces final test spaceflight, eyes start of commercial service in June
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic aced its fifth test flight to suborbital space this morning (May 25), keeping the company on track to start commercial operations next month.
Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight in photos (gallery)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight will see eight crew members work to bring the company back to space. See the flight and training in photos.
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