The New York Times – Travel:
The New Shepard rocket from Blue Origin, which brought 92 people on trips to the edge of space, will cease flying for at least two years as the company prioritizes NASA contracts.
Category: Private Spaceflight
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Titan Submersible Tragedy Sheds Light on Lack of Safeguards for High-Risk Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
The Titan submersible tragedy spotlights the issues around rescue operations and government oversight as an increasing number of wealthy thrill seekers undertake risky adventures and expeditions.
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Hamish Harding, Explorer Who Knew No Bounds Until Titanic Dive, Dies at 58
The New York Times – Travel:
An aviation tycoon who pushed the limits, he went to the depths of the ocean and the blackness of space before his fateful dive to the Titanic on Sunday.
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31 Hours Inside SpaceX Mission Control
The New York Times – Travel:
A reporter got an inside look at SpaceX’s attempt to launch and land three rockets in less than two days in October, part of the company’s bid to make spaceflight appear almost routine.
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SpaceX and Axiom Launch Private Astronaut Crew to Space Station
The New York Times – Travel:
Axiom Space bought seats on a SpaceX rocket to be NASA’s guests in orbit as the agency extends efforts to commercialize spaceflight.
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Pete Davidson to Join Next Blue Origin Space Flight
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The “Saturday Night Live’’ comedian will be one of six passengers to fly to the edge of space this month with Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Jeff Bezos.