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SpaceX rolls rocket to pad for Ax-3 astronaut launch (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX just rolled its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule out to the pad for the planned Wednesday (Jan. 17) launch of the private Ax-3 astronaut mission.
Meet the 4 astronauts of SpaceX's Ax-3 launch for Axiom Space
By Josh Dinner published
An international crew of four private astronauts are launching on Axiom Space's third mission to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at pad for Ax-3 astronaut launch (photos)
By Mike Wall published
The SpaceX Dragon capsule that will fly the private Ax-3 astronaut mission to the International Space Station has arrived at its launch pad ahead of its planned Jan. 17 liftoff.
GiGi, Axiom's spacesuit-clad Build-A-Bear zero-g indicator, returning to orbit on Ax-3
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
As it turns out, when you build a bear to fly into space, one mission is not enough. 'GiGi,' the Build-A-Bear doll outfitted in Axiom Space's lunar spacesuit, will be returning to orbit on Ax-3.
SpaceX launch of Axiom Space's 3rd private astronaut mission delayed to Jan. 17
By Mike Wall published
The SpaceX launch of Axiom Space's Ax-3 private astronaut mission to the International Space Station has been delayed by eight days, to Jan. 17.
Virgin Galactic to launch 6th commercial spaceflight on Jan. 26
By Elizabeth Howell published
Virgin Galactic plans to launch its sixth operational spaceflight on Jan. 26, 2024 with four passengers, who are yet to be named.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard rocket, aces landing in 1st return to flight since 2022 failure (video)
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin launched its first mission since September 2022 on Dec. 19, safely bringing the payloads back to Earth. The next space tourism crew has not yet been announced.
Blue Origin calls off 1st New Shepard rocket launch since 2022 failure due to 'ground system issue'
By Elizabeth Howell published
Blue Origin scrubbed its first mission since Sept. 2022 this morning (Dec. 18), with no new launch date announced. It could attempt flying again as early as this week, however.
SpaceX to launch 3rd private astronaut mission to the ISS for Axiom Space on Jan. 9
By Elizabeth Howell published
One month before SpaceX launches the Ax-3 astronaut mission toward the ISS, Axiom Space's president said he hopes similar missions will become less expensive in the future.
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