Space Tourism: The Latest News, Features and Photos

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Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-32 space tourism mission launching on May 31
By Samantha Mathewson published
Blue Origin's next suborbital flight is scheduled to launch on Saturday (May 31), carrying a diverse crew of educators, entrepreneurs and adventurers.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin targeting May 31 for 12th space tourism launch
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' aerospace company, is targeting Saturday (May 31) for its 12th human spaceflight mission.

Virgin Galactic on track to start launching customers again in 2026, but seat prices will rise
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic remains on track to bring its new "Delta-class" space plane into commercial service next year, company representatives said.

Mark Rocket, a former ambassador and more: Blue Origin reveals passengers for 12th space tourism launch
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin has revealed the identities of the six passengers who will fly on the company's 12th human spaceflight mission. A target date has not yet been announced.

The 100th woman in space: Emily Calandrelli talks about her Blue Origin flight and inspiring the next generation
By Samantha Mathewson published
As the 100th woman to travel to space, Calandrelli isn't just celebrating personal achievement — she's using her journey to inspire others and push the boundaries of STEM accessibility.

'It's very pro-commercial space right now': An industry insider's off-Earth status report
By Leonard David published
Space.com caught up recently with Dave Cavossa, president of the Commercial Space Federation, to discuss the state of the U.S. private space industry.

Aisha Bowe becomes 1st Bahamian woman to reach space, remembers Alan Shepard’s landmark flight: 'He landed in Grand Bahama' (video)
By Josh Dinner published
On Monday (April 14), Aisha Bowe became the first Bahamian woman to launch to space — and she already wants to go back.

Katy Perry just became the 1st pop star to sing in space — but Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Sarah Brightman and Justin Bieber had their chance
By Tariq Malik published
Katy Perry isn't the first performer with space ambitions; Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber all hoped to be first at one time or another.

'I've never been more proud of my friend than today,' Oprah Winfrey says as she watches Gayle King launch on Blue Origin rocket (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Oprah Winfrey was on hand April 14 to witness the launch of Blue Origin's historic NS-31 mission, which carried her friend of nearly 50 years, journalist Gayle King, to and from suborbital space.
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