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1 month ago

Axiom Space prepares for its fourth private space mission | TechCrunch

"It shows how space is opening up because of commercial companies. For all three countries, this will be their second astronaut ever. And it shows the switch from Space Race 1.0 to Space Race 2.0."
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Failure is an option. Here's why some new space ventures go sideways

Commercial space companies face setbacks, but prioritize quick innovation over perfection seen in traditional NASA operations.
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago
Venture

Virgin Galactic Prepares for 2026 Spaceflight with Upgraded Delta Spacecraft | stupidDOPE

Virgin Galactic plans to launch its first Delta-class spacecraft in 2026 to enhance suborbital private space travel.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

US private spacecraft lands on moon DW 03/02/2025

Private spacecraft Blue Ghost successfully landed on the moon, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Blue Origin boss: Government should forget launch and focus on "exotic" missions

Collaboration between commercial companies and NASA is essential for lunar exploration.
Startup companies
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Failure is an option. Here's why some new space ventures go sideways

Commercial space companies face setbacks, but prioritize quick innovation over perfection seen in traditional NASA operations.
Venture
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Virgin Galactic Prepares for 2026 Spaceflight with Upgraded Delta Spacecraft | stupidDOPE

Virgin Galactic plans to launch its first Delta-class spacecraft in 2026 to enhance suborbital private space travel.
Startup companies
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

US private spacecraft lands on moon DW 03/02/2025

Private spacecraft Blue Ghost successfully landed on the moon, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.
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NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Intuitive Machines Moon Landing: Live Updates

Intuitive Machines attempts a moon landing with its spacecraft Athena, aiming for success after previous challenges with lunar landings.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Intuitive Machines Moon Landing: Live Updates

Intuitive Machines attempts a moon landing with its spacecraft Athena, aiming for success after previous challenges with lunar landings.
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Women in technology
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Why Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and Blue Origin's all-female crew may not actually be astronauts, according to the FAA rules

The Blue Origins crew may not qualify as astronauts due to FAA classification rules, despite their spaceflight.
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fromPage Six
3 months ago

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King and more blast off into space on all-female Blue Origin flight

The Blue Origin NS-31 mission featured an all-women crew, highlighting a historic moment in commercial spaceflight.
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fromPage Six
3 months ago

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King and more blast off into space on all-female Blue Origin flight

The Blue Origin NS-31 mission featured an all-women crew, highlighting a historic moment in commercial spaceflight.
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fromArs Technica
4 months ago

After less than a day, the Athena lander is dead on the Moon

The Athena mission by Intuitive Machines has officially concluded after landing on its side, failing to recharge due to adverse conditions.
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European startups
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Rocket Report: Starship fails for a second time; what's to blame for Vulcan delays?

SpaceX's Starship encountered failure during its second test flight, showcasing ongoing challenges in the commercial spaceflight sector.
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fromMail Online
10 months ago

Wild conspiracy about what happened during historic private space walk

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission completed the first commercial spacewalk, showcasing human exploration capabilities despite online conspiracy theories questioning its authenticity.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn astronauts complete spacewalk: How it happened

The Polaris Dawn mission marked the first-ever spacewalk by private civilians, showcasing the potential for commercial space exploration.
European startups
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Rocket Report: Starship fails for a second time; what's to blame for Vulcan delays?

SpaceX's Starship encountered failure during its second test flight, showcasing ongoing challenges in the commercial spaceflight sector.
OMG science
fromMail Online
10 months ago

Wild conspiracy about what happened during historic private space walk

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission completed the first commercial spacewalk, showcasing human exploration capabilities despite online conspiracy theories questioning its authenticity.
OMG science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn astronauts complete spacewalk: How it happened

The Polaris Dawn mission marked the first-ever spacewalk by private civilians, showcasing the potential for commercial space exploration.
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fromEngadget
5 months ago

Intuitive Machines is expected to launch its second lunar lander this week

Intuitive Machines prepares for its second lunar landing mission with Athena, following last year's successful albeit flawed landing of Odysseus.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
5 months ago

Intuitive Machines is expected to launch its second lunar lander this week

Intuitive Machines prepares for its second lunar landing mission with Athena, following last year's successful albeit flawed landing of Odysseus.
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fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Firefly's picture-perfect Moon landing shows the way for lunar exploration

Firefly Aerospace became the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon with its Blue Ghost lander.
fromMail Online
10 months ago

The ultimate balloon ride to space launches in Florida

Space Perspective advances space tourism with successful unmanned test flights of the Spaceship Neptune, aiming for human flights by 2025.
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