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New Mexico's Spaceport America looks up and into the future

By Leonard David Published

Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world — but its executive director has a portfolio of ideas to further grow the launch complex.

Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceShipOne: The first private spacecraft

By Tim Sharp last updated

SpaceShipOne was a major turning point for private spaceflight.

Launches & Spacecraft
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Former Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides wins seat in US Congress

By Mike Wall Published

Former Virgin Galactic CEO and NASA Chief of Staff George Whitesides won his race to represent California's 27th district in the U.S. Congress.

Private Spaceflight
European Space Agency reserve astronaut John McFall takes part in a parabolic flight on April 6, 2023 sponsored by the agency and Novespace, in Bordeaux, France. McFall is the first reserve astronaut with a disability.
Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn't mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that

By Sean Cullen, Ezgi Merdin Uygur, Vanja Garaj Published

How can space agencies and “space tourism” companies make spaceflight more inclusive for disabled astronauts?

Human Spaceflight
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Richard Branson will co-pilot Space Perspective's 1st crewed balloon flight to edge of Earth's atmosphere

By Mike Wall Published

Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson will serve as co-pilot on tourism company Space Perspective's first crewed balloon flight, expected to occur in 2025.

Private Spaceflight
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New record! 19 people are orbiting Earth right now

By Mike Wall Published

Three people launched toward the ISS today (Sept. 11) aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule, bringing the total number of people in Earth orbit to 19 — a new record.

Human Spaceflight
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Space tourism: What are the pros and cons?

By Paul Sutter Published

Space tourism is controversial, and there are a multitude of reasons why.

Missions
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Get a sneak peek at Virgin Galactic's new Delta class space plane (video)

By Andrew Jones Published

Virgin Galactic posted a video on Wednesday (Aug. 7) showcasing an animation of its new Delta class space plane, which is expected to enter service in 2026.

Private Spaceflight
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Virgin Galactic completes new Delta space plane manufacturing facility in Arizona

By Meredith Garofalo Published

Virgin Galactic has completed its new multi-use manufacturing facility in Arizona, where it plans to begin assembly on its new Delta space plane fleet in 2025.

Private Spaceflight
a small white space plane comes down for a landing at a runway in the desert
How SpaceShipOne's historic launch 20 years ago paved the way for a new space tourism era

By Leonard David Published

On June 21, 2004, SpaceShipOne reached the final frontier for the first time, notching a huge milestone for private spaceflight and paving the way for space tourism.

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