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Meet the Mom and TikTok influencer Heading to Space on Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Spaceship.

Kellie Gerardi is a 32-year-old bioastronautics researcher at the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences. She will be heading to space aboard Richard Brandon's Virgin Atlantic spaceship, the VSS Unity. Branson was aboard the initial flight that occurred last week. Commercial service is expected to occur in 2022, with two...

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The Billionaire Vanity Space Race: Richard Branson VS Jeff Bezos

Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos are two of the wealthiest people on the planet. They also share a similar affinity for space travel and tourism. Both men have done a great deal...

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Wally Funk is Blue Origin’s Next Space Passenger

Blue Origin has been raising a significant amount of hype ever since the company announced that founder Jeff Bezos will be going to space this month. It marks a significant...

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FAA Approval Boosts Virgin Galactic Space Aspirations

Virgin Galactic has had to play third fiddle at best as companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin rule the commercial spaceflight industry - to an extent, it still does. However, new...

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There Might Be Space for Blue Origin on the Moon Lander After All

The moon lander program from NASA seems to be one of the hottest topics in the space industry as of now, with multiple companies fighting over the opportunity to be the space...

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Why Humanity Needs To Be Multi-Planetary

Turning humanity into a multi-planetary species is something that many have waxed poetic about for a long time. Ever since it became apparent that there is a new world way beyond...

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Firefly Aerospace Wants to Work With SpaceX Now

When it comes to commercial spaceflight, no one beats SpaceX. The company has established itself as a leader in the field, thanks in part to the innovation behind its workers and...

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The Price Is In: Blue Origin’s Flight Seat Will Cost $28 Million

Blue Origin is about to take a giant leap in its mission for spaceflight as the company prepares to take founder Jeff Bezos to the edge of space. Now, the company has confirmed...

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Confirmed: Jeff Bezos Will Join Auction Winner on Blue Origin Space Mission

After much speculation, it is finally confirmed. Blue Origin's CEO, Jeff Bezos, will join the New Shepard's mission to space on July 20. The billionaire entrepreneur is definitely...

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$3 Million to Spare? You Can Still Bid on a Blue Origin's Spacecraft Seat

Blue Origin recently unsealed its headline-grabbing auction. The starting bid for a seat on the company's first-ever human spaceflight was $1.4 million. According to Blue Origin's...

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The Driving Force Behind China’s New Space Station

Anyone following the developments in the space industry over the past few months will most likely be familiar with the efforts of the Chinese government to begin developing its...

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Russia Also Seems Ready to Begin Space Station Plans

For a long time, the United States has held a form of supremacy over matters relating to space. The country has the world’s most advanced space exploration plans, as well as the...

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Rivals Stall SpaceX’s NASA Contract

SpaceX is working to break away from its rivals and become the undisputed leader in commercial spaceflight operations. However, the company’s efforts have continued to face...

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