Science Mar 23 Launch debut of 3D-printed rocket fails far short of orbit By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Mar 12 Four astronauts fly SpaceX crew ship home, ending 5-month ISS mission The U.S.-Russian-Japanese crew returned to Earth late Saturday after a quick SpaceX flight home, after five months at the International Space Station. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Aug 20 Watch 7:41 Proposed rocket launch site in Michigan fuels community concerns An aerospace group in Michigan wants to build the first rocket launch sites in the Midwest, including a spaceport right along Lake Superior. But many locals are fighting to keep the plan from taking off, citing concerns about environmental impacts. By Megan Thompson
Arts Oct 04 Actor William Shatner of Star Trek fame is actually going to space At age 90, Shatner will become the oldest person in space. He'll join three others — two of them paying customers — aboard a Blue Origin capsule. It will be the company's second launch with a crew. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
World Jun 07 Jeff Bezos plans to go to space in July aboard Blue Origin flight In an Instagram post early Monday, Bezos said he, his brother, and the winner of an ongoing auction, will be aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft when it launches on July 20. By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Jan 15 Blue Origin launches capsule to space with astronaut perks By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A spokeswoman says the company is getting close to flying passengers, but did not say when that might occur. Continue reading
Sep 07 ‘Mighty mice’ stay musclebound in space, showing promise for longterm space flight By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Scientists who sent bulked-up, mutant "mighty mice" to the International Space Station say the animals held onto their muscle during the monthlong flight. Continue reading
Feb 10 Solar Orbiter blasts off to capture first look at sun’s poles By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter has rocketed away on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun's poles. Continue reading
Oct 29 Astronaut Scott Kelly sets record for most days in orbit By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins As of today, International Space Station Commander Scott Kelly has spent more days off the planet than any other American. With 216 days in orbit, he sets the American record for most days spent space. Continue reading