Virgin Galactic Carries its First Private Passenger on Suborbital Spaceflight
Virgin Galactic, a space tourism company founded by Richard Branson, has launched its first private-paying tourist to the edge of space.
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Boeing Starliner Crewed Flight Test Delayed To March 2024
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FAA Airworthiness Directive: Boeing 737 MAX Engine Anti-Ice
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Fatal CALFIRE Helicopter Mid-Air Collision Leaves 3 Dead
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Boeing Starliner Crewed Flight Test Delayed Again
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which is designed to carry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), has faced another delay in its first crewed flight test. The launch, which was scheduled no earlier than July 21, 2023, has been postponed indefinitely due to two safety issues discovered during reviews last week.
SpaceX and Vast Announce Commercial Space Station Plan
SpaceX and Vast Space LLC (Vast) have announced their plans to launch a commercial space station, called Haven-1, by 2025.
Wisk and JAL Partner on Autonomous eVTOLs for Japan
Wisk Aero has announced a partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL) to introduce its self-flying, all-electric air taxi Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services to Japan.
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