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The Inspiration4 crew poses for a selfie in the Crew Dragon cupola.

FAA ending commercial astronaut wings program as more people reach space

By Elizabeth Howell published

The 17-year-old program met its goal in raising awareness and the names will still be listed online, the agency said.

Private Spaceflight
From left, Omaze CEO and co-founder Matt Pohlson, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, Omaze winner Keisha S., and Space for Humanity Executive Director Rachel Lyons congratulate Keisha at her home in Antigua.

Virgin Galactic announces winner of free trip to suborbital space

By Mike Wall published

Keisha S., a health and energy coach from the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, just won a free trip to suborbital space with Virgin Galactic.

Human Spaceflight
Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson soars like Superman while in weightlessness during his Unity 22 launch on the SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity on July 11, 2021.

Virgin Galactic sells 100 new tickets for space tourist launches

By Mike Wall published

About 100 people have bought a ticket to ride to suborbital space since Virgin Galactic reopened sales in August, at $450,000 apiece.

Human Spaceflight
Elon Musk says SpaceX's Falcon 9 reusability is key to success in the new documentary "Space Titans."

'Space Titans' goes inside a billionaires' space race on Discovery+ (exclusive clip)

By Elizabeth Howell published

In "Space Titans," a new documentary launching today (Nov. 4), SpaceX founder Elon Musk shares the secret of his company's Falcon 9 rocket success.

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An up-close look at VSS Unity's rocket motor in action during the vehicle's most recent spaceflight, which occurred on July 11, 2021.

Virgin Galactic delays next crewed space launch to 2022

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Galactic won't fly another crewed space mission this year after all.

Human Spaceflight
William Shatner, seen here preparing for his spaceflight with Blue Origin, revealed the limits put on the crew's carry-ons.

Spaceflight companies set limit on carry-ons: souvenirs not for sale

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

"You can't sell it," says William Shatner.

Human Spaceflight
A Saturday Nigh Live sketch starring Owen Wilson spooks Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos and other space billionaires.

SNL spoofs Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin and space billionaires with 'Star Trek' skit

By Elizabeth Howell published

It stars Owen Wilson as a cowboy-hatted Jeff Bezos.

Space Movies & Shows
SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 astronauts are all smiles after splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean to end their historic three-day trip to orbit on the Crew Dragon Resilience.

Do space tourists really understand the risk they're taking?

By Tereza Pultarova last updated

Space tourism vehicles are probably the only technology with the potential to kill humans that doesn't need to undergo independent safety certification. Is that a good idea?

Human Spaceflight
Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson soars like Superman while in weightlessness during his Unity 22 launch on the SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity on July 11, 2021.

FAA clears Virgin Galactic to start flying again

By Mike Wall published

The Federal Aviation Administration has wrapped up its six-week inquiry into the July 11 test flight of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity space plane.

Human Spaceflight
The four private astronauts of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission smile after returning to Earth on Sept. 18, 2021 to end their historic three-day spaceflight on a Dragon spacecraft.

SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission just opened a new era of private spaceflight

By Mike Wall published

Inspiration4 may be over, but many other missions are poised to follow in its pioneering footsteps.

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