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Mexican-born engineer pushing for more diversity in space
Read full article: Mexican-born engineer pushing for more diversity in spaceA 26-year-old electrical and hardware engineer will become the first Mexican-born woman in space when she joins a diverse international crew for a 10-minute flight launched by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.
FAA: No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching
Read full article: FAA: No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launchingThe Federal Aviation Administration says it will no longer give out commercial astronaut wings starting next year because too many people are launching into space.
Young Texans inspired by Blue Origin space launch; Shatner’s flight rescheduled for Wednesday
Read full article: Young Texans inspired by Blue Origin space launch; Shatner’s flight rescheduled for WednesdayThis is an exciting week for space travel, especially in Texas, but it will have to wait for at least an extra day.
Workers at Bezos' rocket company allege sexism, safety risks
Read full article: Workers at Bezos' rocket company allege sexism, safety risksA group of more than 20 current and former employees are accusing Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spaceflight company of being a toxic work environment and not following proper safety protocols.
FAA bans Virgin Galactic launches while probing Branson trip
Read full article: FAA bans Virgin Galactic launches while probing Branson tripThe Federal Aviation Administration says Virgin Galactic can't launch anyone into space again until an investigation is complete into founder Richard Branson's flight in July.
San Antonio students watch and learn as Jeff Bezos, crew successfully complete historic space launch
Read full article: San Antonio students watch and learn as Jeff Bezos, crew successfully complete historic space launchA group of San Antonio middle schoolers say they're excited for the future after watching Jeff Bezos' historic spaceflight with crew members on Tuesday morning.
Virgin Galactic rocket ship ascends from New Mexico
Read full article: Virgin Galactic rocket ship ascends from New MexicoVirgin Galactic has made its first rocket-powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Blue Origin launches capsule to space with astronaut perks
Read full article: Blue Origin launches capsule to space with astronaut perksIn this image from video made available by Blue Origin, the company's New Shepard rocket lands after a test flight in West Texas on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Blue Origin via AP)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin company launched a new capsule into space Thursday to test all the astronaut perks before people strap in. Thursday’s flight with a dummy named Mannequin Skywalker lasted 10 minutes and reached 66 miles (106 kilometers) above West Texas. Both the New Shepard rocket and the capsule landed successfully. It was the 14th flight to the fringes of space for a New Shepard rocket.
NASA moon-landing tech hitches ride to space on Bezos rocket
Read full article: NASA moon-landing tech hitches ride to space on Bezos rocketThe sensors and computer — tested during the booster’s descent and touchdown — will hitch another suborbital ride with Blue Origin. Led by Amazon founder Bezos, Washington state-based Blue Origin is leading a team of companies to develop a lunar lander for astronauts. Tuesday’s launch was the first in nearly a year for Blue Origin: The pandemic stalled operations. Blue Origin said its staff is maintaining social distancing and taking other safety measures. Blue Origin said it needs a couple more flights before launching people — tourists, scientists and professional astronauts — on short hops.