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Investors in 'MoonDAO' Think They'll Go to Space on a Billionaire's Rocket
The group hopes to get a DAO m into low earth orbit this year.
FAA Grounds Virgin Galactic After Red Warning Light During Branson's Flight
Richard Branson’s July 11 trip to space “deviated from its Air Traffic Control clearance,” the FAA said.
The Billionaire ‘Space Race’ Has Nothing to Do With Space
Billionaires funding suborbital flights aren't building a future for humanity off Earth, so much as seeking capital to build a private space tourism industry that will profit off of Earth.
Bruised But Bold, Virgin Galactic Shoots for the Stars Once More
Sixteen months after a tragic crash, Virgin Galactic unveils a new, improved ship for space tourists.
How the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Changed America's Romance With Space
Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger and the death of teacher Christa McAuliffe along with six crewmembers, which struck a major blow to the average guy's dreams of venturing into outer space.
The Spaceship Engineers Who Build Their Own Planes
When they’re not building futuristic aircraft at the Mojave Air and Space Port, Elliot and Justin test DIY airplanes for the right stuff.
The Civilian Artist Who Just Wants to Go to Space
Michael Najjar is a photographer in pursuit of a visualization that captures what it means to leave Earth.
When NASA Won't Hire You, Become a Freelance Astronaut
Brian Shiro was rejected by NASA. Twice. So he went and started an astronaut-for-hire service.
Human Error Caused the Virgin Galactic Crash, Officials Say
The US government says pilots were asked to do too much immediately after the ship was launched.
The Would-Be Astronaut
Brian Shiro has been rejected from NASA's astronaut program—twice. So he started his own astronaut-for-hire service.
How the US Military Is Preparing for Hostile Threats to Its Satellites
The military is trying to manufacture and launch small satellites quickly and cheaply. The problem? Getting to and operating in space is anything but quick and cheap.
The Year That Made Space Exploration Look Easy
Except for two tragedies that reminded us how difficult and risky it actually still is.