Pete Davidson headed to space on Blue Origin craft
Pete Davidson is heading to space.
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Rocket startup's Florida launch debut ends in ocean crash
A rocket startup's big Florida launch debut ended with all four mini satellites destroyed Thursday.
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Feb 11, 2022
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Virgin Galactic rocket ship ascends from New Mexico
Virgin Galactic on Saturday made its first rocket-powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the Earth's atmosphere.
Space Exploration
May 23, 2021
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Indoor air quality study shows aircraft in flight may have lowest particulate levels
If you're looking for an indoor space with a low level of particulate air pollution, a commercial airliner flying at cruising altitude may be your best option. A newly reported study of air quality in indoor spaces such as ...
Environment
Mar 2, 2021
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Window opens for Virgin Galactic test flight from spaceport
The window opened Friday for Virgin Galactic's first rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico as the company prepares for commercial flights next year, but the exact timing of the launch will ...
Space Exploration
Dec 11, 2020
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Window opens for Virgin Galactic's final round of testing
The window for the final round of testing of Virgin Galactic's rocket-powered spacecraft opens later this week as the company inches toward commercial flights.
Space Exploration
Oct 20, 2020
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Planetary scientist to fly aboard NASA-funded commercial space flight
A Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) planetary scientist has been chosen to be among the first group to conduct NASA-funded science experiments while flying aboard a commercial spacecraft, the space agency announced today.
Space Exploration
Oct 14, 2020
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Richard Branson space-bound in early 2021 says Virgin Galactic
Richard Branson could shoot into space on his Virgin Galactic aircraft as its first passenger early next year, the company said, potentially blazing a path for commercial flights.
Space Exploration
Aug 4, 2020
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Virgin seeks to revive supersonic commercial flight—but faster
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic on Monday announced a partnership with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to build a supersonic commercial airplane that flies at three times the speed of sound.
Space Exploration
Aug 3, 2020
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Virgin Galactic shows off passenger spaceship cabin interior
Passengers flying Virgin Galactic on suborbital trips into space will be able to see themselves floating weightless against the backdrop of the Earth below while 16 cameras document the adventures, the company said Tuesday.
Space Exploration
Jul 28, 2020
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