Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
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Blue Origin launches 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to edge of space
It was Blue Origin's 12th flight carrying passengers to the edge of space and back since company founder Jeff Bezos flew the first such crewed mission in 2021.
Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
NASA rules out Saturday launch for Boeing's oft-delayed Starliner crew ship
NASA ruled out a planned Saturday launch of Boeing's Starliner to allow more time for analysis of a small, but persistent helium leak in the ship's propulsion system.
Space station crew launch delayed, clearing way for Starlink flight
Rough seas and high winds prompt NASA to delay launch of three-man one-woman crew to the International Space Station.
Virgin Galactic chalks up fifth commercial flight to space in a row
The six-member crew included three paying customers: a planetary scientist, a popular STEM educator and an investment manager.
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In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
Virgin Galactic launches its 4th "space tourist" flight
Virgin's Unity rocketplane completed its ninth piloted trip to space and its fourth with paying customers aboard.
Virgin Galactic launches first space tourist flight
A Virgin Galactic rocketplane made space tourism history Thursday when it carried its first group of tourists to the edge of space, 55 miles above the earth. The passengers included a former British Olympian.
Virgin Galactic launches its first flight with space tourists
Virgin Galactic's seventh sub-orbital spaceflight included three space tourists, its first fully commercial passengers.
SpaceX launches Intelsat communications satellite in 52nd flight this year
The new satellite will help free up bandwidth for emerging 5G cellular networks while maintaining uninterrupted C-band TV service.
Virgin Galactic launches first commercial flight
Virgin Galactic, the company founded by billionaire Richard Branson, launched a rocket plane carrying six people to the edge of space Thursday for its first-ever sub-orbital commercial flight.
Virgin Galactic launches its first commercial space flight
Virgin Galactic successfully launched its first paying customers to the edge of space.
SpaceX launches Indonesian communications satellite
The SATRIA broadband relay station will boost internet connectivity across the vast Indonesian archipelago.
Virgin Galactic's commercial flights prepare for takeoff
"Private astronauts" can soon begin their short trips to space – for just short of half a million dollars. Here's when Virgin Galactic's commercial spaceflights are going to be ready for takeoff.
Boeing again delays first piloted test flight of Starliner crew ferry ship
A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.
Virgin Galactic returns to space with successful sub-orbital test flight
The first crewed flight of Virgin's spaceplane in two years sets the stage for customers to begin flights to the edge of space in June.
NASA launches two satellites to study tropical storms
Four TROPICS satellites will monitor tropical storm development and intensification on an hourly basis to improve forecasting.
After multiple delays, SpaceX launches powerful internet satellite for ViaSat
The third-generation satellite is the first of three designed to provide high-speed internet to customers anywhere in the world.
SpaceX launches one rocket, but glitch derails another
A Falcon Heavy flight was delayed, but another SpaceX launch went well as two SES satellites were successfully deployed.
NASA air pollution monitor platform launched to space
The TEMPO spectrometer will measure air quality and pollution across North America to improve forecasting.
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, seeks buyer
The satellite launch company founded by the billionaire suffered a major setback earlier this year when an attempt to launch the first rocket into space from British soil ended in failure.
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit to cut 85% of its workforce
Rocket company is halting its operations indefinitely after failing to secure new funds following scrubbed mission.
New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
3D printed rocket blasts off but fails to reach orbit on maiden flight
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
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