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Blue Origin's first paying customer is the youngest person to fly to space
The first paying Blue Origin customer is Oliver Daemen — the youngest person ever to fly to space.
Blue Origin gets FAA approval for its first human spaceflight on July 20th
The FAA has approved Blue Origin's maiden crewed rocket voyage set for July 20th with the company's chief executive Jeff Bezos aboard.
Elon Musk booked a trip to space with Virgin Galactic
Elon Musk bought a ticket to space aboard Virgin Galactic, suggesting that SpaceX and Virgin aren't quite the bitter enemies you might expect.
Virgin Galactic sweepstakes lets you win tickets to space
Virgin Galactic and Omaze are running a sweepstakes that gives the winner two tickets to space.
Virgin Galactic and Richard Branson complete first fully crewed spaceflight
Virgin Galactic has completed its first fully crewed spaceflight, with Richard Branson aboard.
Watch the first livestreamed Virgin Orbit rocket launch starting at 9:50AM ET
Virgin Orbit is livestreaming a rocket launch for the first time — here's how to tune in to the flight, which could start as soon as 9:50AM Eastern.
SpaceX plans to launch its first orbital Starship test flight in July
SpaceX says it hopes to launch its first orbital Starship test flight in July, although that's assuming everything stays on track.
Virgin Galactic receives FAA approval to take passengers into space
Virgin Galactic has received clearance to fly tourists to space after the FAA updated its operator license.
Rocket Lab is building spacecraft for a NASA Mars mission
Rocket Lab will make two vehicles for a NASA-backed science mission to Mars, expanding the startup's interplanetary reach.
Blue Origin sells seat aboard its first human flight for $28 million
Blue Origin has sold the first seat aboard a New Shepherd rocket for $28 million — although the buyer remains mysterious.
Virgin Galactic completes rocket-powered test flight after months of delays
Virgin Galactic has completed a rocket-powered test flight after months-long delays due to a computer glitch.
Rocket Lab's 20th Electron mission ends with second stage failure
Rocket Lab's 20th Electron mission has ended in failure after the second stage abruptly stopped working.
Chinese rocket debris falls into Indian Ocean amid US criticism
China's Long March 5b rocket debris has fallen into the Indian Ocean, prompting criticism from NASA and others.
SpaceX Crew-1 mission broke a spacecraft longevity record
SpaceX Crew-1 broke the record for the longest mission duration for a US spacecraft when the capsule returned to Earth.
Watch SpaceX's Crew-1 mission return to Earth starting at 8:35PM ET
The SpaceX Crew-1 mission is returning to Earth after half a year at the ISS, and you can watch it live beginning at 8:35PM Eastern.
Rocket Lab's next reusable rocket mission will test a new heat shield
Rocket Lab hopes to validate its previous findings and test a new heat shield the company designed to protect Electron from temperatures as hot as 4,352 degrees Fahrenheit.
SpaceX lost its fourth Starship prototype in a row
SpaceX lost its SN11 Starship prototype in mid-flight, possibly due to an engine failure.
Meet SpaceX's first all-civilian flight crew
SpaceX and Shift4 have revealed the full crew for Inspiration4, SpaceX's first all-civilian mission.
Virgin Galactic’s VSS Imagine is its shiny, next-gen spaceship
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShip III will start ground tests later this year. It’s an eye-catching vessel, finished with a mirror-like material that’s meant to reflect its surroundings. The coating also offers thermal protection.
Rocket Lab reveals plans for reusable rocket with 8 ton payload
Rocket Lab is developing a new, larger reusable rocket called the Neutron that can carry a payload of 8 tons into low-Earth orbit.