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: Rocket Science and Propulsion
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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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China Lucks Out Again as Out-of-Control Rocket Booster Falls in the Pacific
The New York Times – Travel:
For the fourth time, the country’s space program used a 23-ton launcher that made an uncontrolled re-entry back to Earth, prompting nervous sky-watching and airspace closures in Europe.
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How Space Tourism Is Skyrocketing
The New York Times – Travel:
From zero-pressure balloon trips to astronaut boot camps, reservations for getting off the planet — or pretending to — are skyrocketing. The prices, however, are still out of this world.
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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.