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Boeing's problems extend into orbit. Is space big business for them?

Jul 31, 2024
Boeing has faced scrutiny for the safety of its 737 MAX planes, but problems with its Starliner crew module have also stranded astronauts at the ISS.
Above, Boeing's Starliner launches at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on June 5. Issues with the Starliner have left NASA astronauts stuck on the International Space Station.
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How the "new guys" of NASA's Group 8 opened up space travel to the rest of us

Feb 7, 2023
In the 1970s, NASA welcomed women and minority astronauts for the first time. Meredith Bagby's new book explores the impact that they made in the world of space travel.
As the first women and minorities in America's space program, NASA's Group 8 — some of whom are seen here — were a whole new face for space travel.
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When Bezos and Branson head into space, they and their companions fly at their own risk

Jul 5, 2021
Congress put a moratorium on regulating commercial human space flight to help the industry get off the ground.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has plans to send people to the moon.
Blue Origin

Under Armour is suiting up for the final frontier

Oct 17, 2019
Companies have been in the business of outfitting astronauts since the beginning of manned space flight.
Under Armour has designed the spacesuits to be worn on Virgin Galactic's planned suborbital trips. Above, the removable mission patch, unique to each mission.
Under Armour

When Hollywood producers need to get the future right, they call a futurist

Sep 13, 2018
Hulu releases "The First" tomorrow, a series set in the 2030s about the first human mission to Mars.
Hulu's "The First" imagines what the first mission to Mars might be like.
Courtesy of Paul Schiraldi

Scott Kelly's new mission is on Earth

The astronaut talks about his life and work in science.
Astronaut Scott Kelly says he's proof that someone who is “far from a genius” can become a scientist.
Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images

NASA's unmanned test flight is a step toward Mars

Dec 4, 2014
It’s also a reminder that U.S. astronauts have to hitch a ride to the International Space Station.

For public good, not for profit.

Space tourism: Still for the future, New Mexico learns

Jun 27, 2014
Virgin Galactic hopes to bring space and terrestrial tourists to New Mexico.