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Relativity Space's 3D-printed rocket Terran 1 sits is rolled out to the launch pad at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in this December 7, 2022 photograph released ahead of its scheduled launch in Cape Canaveral, Florida, March 8, 2023. Photo by Trevor Mahlmann/Relativity Space via REUTERS/Handout

Science Mar 23

Launch debut of 3D-printed rocket fails far short of orbit

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Science Mar 12

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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