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.
Blue Origin launches capsule to space with astronaut perks
A spokeswoman says the company is getting close to flying passengers, but did not say when that might occur.
‘Mighty mice’ stay musclebound in space, showing promise for longterm space flight
Scientists who sent bulked-up, mutant "mighty mice" to the International Space Station say the animals held onto their muscle during the monthlong flight.
Solar Orbiter blasts off to capture first look at sun’s poles
Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter has rocketed away on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun's poles.
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.
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