Virgin Galactic set to launch its first space tourism flight
The trip will raise funds for Space for Humanity, a non-profit group which seeks to send ordinary citizens into space.
Wed Aug 09 2023
If humans lived on the planet Mars, this is what our home might look like
Millions of dollars have been invested in the exploration of Mars, with a view to developing space tourism, or even someday settling there.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Could musicians soon be playing gigs in space?
The Chainsmokers intend to pursue the American astronaut's legacy by becoming the first musicians to perform in the stratosphere.
Sat Jul 23 2022
Space balloon company offers first look at luxury cabins
A new entrant in the space tourism market promises customers views of the Earth's curvature from the comfort of a luxury cabin.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Will the future of aviation involve supersonic suborbital flights?
Space Transportation wants to take passengers from point A to point B by taking a short ride through space!
Fri Feb 18 2022
The three space station projects that have won NASA support
Here, NASA's goal is to encourage initiatives that combine uses such as scientific research and space tourism.
Wed Dec 08 2021
'Star Trek' star Shatner space-bound with Blue Origin
Shatner is set to boldly go where no 90-year-old has gone before when he blasts off to space on Blue Origin's second crewed mission.
Wed Oct 13 2021
William Shatner to be oldest astronaut at 90, here's how space tourism could affect older people
With commercial spaceflight companies now taking older people to space, it's time to consider the potential physical impact space flight might have on them.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Space tourism: What's on offer
This year has been an important one for the up-and-coming sector, with a slew of new missions announced.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: Best day ever!
Unlike Bransons piloted rocket plane, Bezos capsule was completely automated and required no official staff on board for the up-and-down flight.
Wed Jul 21 2021
Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight
Branson has touted the mission as a precursor to a new era of space tourism.
Sun Jul 11 2021
Branson aims to make space trip on July 11, ahead of Bezos
Branson's July 11 mission will be the twenty-second flight test for VSS Unity, and the company's fourth crewed spaceflight, Virgin said.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Branson's Virgin Galactic cleared for takeoff as space tourism race heats up
Branson, Bezos and Musk have been investing billions of dollars on their rocket startups.
Fri Jun 25 2021
For billionaire Jared Isaacman, the space tourism era begins
The mission, named Inspiration4, "is the first step in a world where everybody can go and journey among the stars".
Sat Feb 13 2021
Branson pushes on with spaceship plan despite crash
Space tourism venture Virgin Galactic on Tuesday said it was pressing ahead with plans to build a second model of the SpaceShipTwo which crashed in the Mojave Desert last week.
Wed Nov 05 2014