Bezos' Blue Origin gets OK to send him, 3 others to space
Jeff Bezos' rocket company has gotten government approval to launch people into space, himself included.
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Jul 13, 2021
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Richard Branson's flight sparks new optimism in New Mexico
With Virgin Galactic making its highest profile test flight to date with boss Richard Branson aboard, it's only a matter of time before paying customers get their chance and New Mexico realizes a dream that has been decades ...
Space Exploration
Jul 13, 2021
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'Experience of a lifetime': Billionaire Branson achieves space dream
British billionaire Richard Branson flew into space Sunday aboard a Virgin Galactic vessel, a voyage he described as the "experience of a lifetime"—and one he hopes will usher in an era of lucrative space tourism.
Space Exploration
Jul 12, 2021
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Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
Swashbuckling billionaire Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, bringing astro-tourism a step closer to reality and beating out his exceedingly richer rival Jeff Bezos.
Space Exploration
Jul 11, 2021
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17 years after founding Virgin Galactic, Branson bound for space
He's always dreamed of it, and in 2004 founded his own company to make it happen.
Space Exploration
Jul 11, 2021
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Explainer: How Richard Branson will ride own rocket to space
Virgin Galactic will become the first rocket company to launch the boss when Richard Branson straps into one of his sleek, shiny space planes this weekend.
Space Exploration
Jul 10, 2021
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Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin face off in space tourism market
The era of space tourism is set to soar, with highly symbolic flights by rivals Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin scheduled just days apart.
Space Exploration
Jul 9, 2021
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Space, the final frontier for billionaire Richard Branson
As famous for his thrill-seeking lifestyle and publicity stunts as for his vast business empire, Richard Branson can now check "astronaut" off his to-do list after successfully completing his first spaceflight.
Space Exploration
Jul 9, 2021
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Final frontier: Billionaires Branson and Bezos bound for space
Two vessels, two companies, with one goal: blasting their billionaire founders into space.
Space Exploration
Jul 9, 2021
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Billionaire Blastoff: Rich riding own rockets into space
Two billionaires are putting everything on the line this month to ride their own rockets into space.
Space Exploration
Jul 8, 2021
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