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Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south polesABC News - 12h -
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.CBS News - 11h -
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.CBS News - 4d -
WATCH: First space crew to explore Earth's polar regions returns with splashdown landing
The crew observed Earth's polar regions 430 kilometers above the surface, allowing the Crew Dragon Resilience to travel from the Northern to Southern Pole.ABC News - 13h -
SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time
Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.The New York Times - 3d -
Mission Space: Suni Williams & Butch Wilmore Back on Earth After an Epic Mission
The two NASA astronauts tell us how they handled the unexpected after a ten day test flight turned into a nine month stay in space.NBC News - 3d -
NASA astronauts speak out after return to earth
After their 10-day mission turned into 286-days on the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams and Crew-9 commander Nick Hague are reflecting on their mission and ...NBC News - 4d -
Watch live: Astronauts hold news conference after extended trip in space
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who returned to Earth earlier this month after spending nine months in space, are scheduled to answer reporters' questions on Monday afternoon. ...The Hill - 4d -
NASA astronaut reunites with dogs after 9-month stay in space
NASA astronaut Suni Williams returned to Earth after a planned eight-day mission turned into a nine-month stay on the ISS.The Hill - 1d -
Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.CBS News - 4d -
WATCH: Crew-9 astronauts hold first press conference since return from space
NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams were scheduled to return to Earth in June 2024 but spent an unplanned nine months in space.ABC News - 4d -
SpaceX Astronauts Splash Down Off California Coast for the First Time
After years of NASA and private crews returning to Earth near Florida, the company shifted its landing zone to the West Coast for the private Fram2 mission.The New York Times - 3h -
Astronaut Karen Nyberg discusses readjusting to life on Earth
Astronaut Karen Nyberg is back on Earth after living and working on the International Space Station since May. The experience, she says, was a dream-come-true, but it meant leaving her husband and ...CBS News - 2d -
Bitcoin Investor Buys an Entire SpaceX Flight
The SpaceX trip will take Chun Wang and three others on a voyage over the North and South poles. It blasted off Monday night.Inc. - 3d -
Hugs, thanks and grilled cheese: Astronauts describe their top priorities after returning to Earth
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore tell NBC News' Tom Costello about the first things they wanted to do upon returning to Earth after nine months, as well as the food they were craving.NBC News - 4d -
NASA Astronauts Speak for First Time After 9-Month Stay in Space at ISS
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spoke in their first news conference since returning to Earth two weeks ago from an unexpectedly long I.S.S. stay that lasted more than nine months.The New York Times - 4d -
Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe
The rocket, developed by Isar Aerospace, lifted off from Norway’s Andøya Space Center and crashed about 30 seconds later. The test flight was part of efforts to make Europe a center for private ...The New York Times - 5d -
Rocket crashes back to Earth just moments after launch in Norway
The Spectrum rocket's first test flight lasted 30 seconds but researchers say it will still provide useful data.BBC News - 5d -
NASA astronauts open up about being 'stuck' in space for 9 months
In their first public comments since a dramatic return to Earth, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore said they were surprised by the intense focus on their mission.NBC News - 4d -
'It's weird' - Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth
The duo's eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems.BBC News - 4d -
Private aerospace startup completes 1st test flight of its orbital launch vehicle
A private European aerospace startup says it has successfully completed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle from NorwayABC News - 5d -
Tourists choose London over New York in boost to West End theatres
Venue-owners say visitors are flocking to the UK capital after boycotting BroadwayFinancial Times - 2d -
The New Space Economy: What Business Leaders Need to Know
The private sector is revolutionizing space exploration. Here’s how forward-thinking companies can capitalize on this cosmic shift.Inc. - Mar. 28 -
Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion
Grant Paterson, 54, from South Lanarkshire, was pulled out from rubble on final day of visit. A Scottish tourist who suffered severe burns in a suspected gas explosion at a building in Rome has ...The Guardian - 3d -
A European startup scrubs its attempt to launch an orbital rocket on its first test flight
A private European aerospace company has scrubbed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicleABC News - Mar. 24 -
Bears GM Ryan Poles explains how draft approach has changed after free agency
Bears GM Ryan Poles explained how the draft approach at No. 10 has changed since the team's free agency moves.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.CBS News - Mar. 27 -
UConn returns to Final Four behind Bueckers' 31
Behind 31 points and six assists, Paige Bueckers lifted No. 2 seed UConn to a 78-64 win over No. 1 seed USC in the Spokane 4 regional final, clinching the team's 16th Final Four appearance in 17 ...ESPN - 3d -
Chicago Bears Q&A: Will Rome Odunze eventually become WR1? How do Ryan Poles’ drafts rate?
April is here, and the NFL draft is a mere three weeks away. The Chicago Bears brass — including general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson — have returned from the owners meetings in Florida ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Michigan couple jailed in Mexico returns to the U.S.
A Michigan couple who was jailed in Mexico returned to the U.S. after spending a month behind bars over a timeshare dispute.CBS News - 18h -
WATCH: SpaceX launches 1st polar astronaut mission
As part of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, an all-civilian crew is attempting to do what professional astronauts have never tried -- orbit the Earth from pole to pole.ABC News - 3d -
Scottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosion
Grant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 23 March.BBC News - 3d -
Sky Sport: Pioli in pole position for Roma job
Stefano Pioli is reportedly eager to return to Serie A.The former Milan coach is one of the many names linked with the managerial vacancy at Roma ahead of next season.So much so that Sky Sport ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
At least 6 hurt in Boston after truck hits pedestrians
Boston police and fire officials said that a truck reportedly struck several poles and was wedged between a pole and a building.The Hill - 3d -
Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.BBC News - 3d
