/tags/space-tourism space tourism en-US WLRN Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:48:46 GMT /news/2022-06-03/to-keep-space-station-staffed-nasa-plans-to-buy-more-rides-from-spacex-for-its-astronauts NASA plans to buy more rides to the International Space Station for its astronauts from SpaceX, part of NASA long-term goal of staffing the station until 2030. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:48:46 GMT /news/2022-06-03/to-keep-space-station-staffed-nasa-plans-to-buy-more-rides-from-spacex-for-its-astronauts Brendan Byrne /news/2022-04-21/bad-weather-gives-private-station-crew-more-time-in-space The return of the first all-private crew to visit the International Space Station is delayed once again. NASA says weather at recovery sites along Florida's coast are to blame. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:08:05 GMT /news/2022-04-21/bad-weather-gives-private-station-crew-more-time-in-space Brendan Byrne /news/2022-04-18/first-all-private-station-mission-set-to-come-home-splashing-down-off-the-coast-of-florida The four members of an all-private crew are set to begin their return to Earth Tuesday after spending more than a week on board the International Space Station. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:58:05 GMT /news/2022-04-18/first-all-private-station-mission-set-to-come-home-splashing-down-off-the-coast-of-florida Brendan Byrne /2022-04-08/3-visitors-heading-to-the-space-station-are-paying-55m-each-all-meals-included SpaceX launched three rich businessmen — American, Canadian and Israeli — and their astronaut escort to the International Space Station for more than a week's stay. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:08:09 GMT /2022-04-08/3-visitors-heading-to-the-space-station-are-paying-55m-each-all-meals-included The Associated Press /news/2021-10-26/blue-origin-says-it-will-build-an-orbiting-mixed-use-business-park-in-space By the end of the 2020s, Blue Origin says its planned Orbital Reef commercial space station will become "the premier mixed-use space station in low Earth orbit for commerce, research, and tourism." Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:33:11 GMT /news/2021-10-26/blue-origin-says-it-will-build-an-orbiting-mixed-use-business-park-in-space Bill Chappell /news/2021-10-05/william-shatner-is-going-to-space-next-week-for-real At age 90, the Star Trek actor is poised to become the oldest person ever to visit space. "It's never too late to experience new things," Shatner said on Monday. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:19:58 GMT /news/2021-10-05/william-shatner-is-going-to-space-next-week-for-real Bill Chappell /news/2021-10-04/floridas-space-industry-could-be-entering-an-era-thats-bigger-than-apollo NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the uptick in activity, including launches from private sector companies, will usher in a "whole new era of space activity." Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:53:37 GMT /news/2021-10-04/floridas-space-industry-could-be-entering-an-era-thats-bigger-than-apollo Jim Turner - News Service of Florida /news/2021-07-21/a-space-for-all-how-will-space-tourism-shape-access-to-space Billionaire Jeff Bezos has reached a life-long goal of flying in space. His company Blue Origin launched its first mission with passengers Tuesday morning from West Texas, ushering in a new era of private space tourism. But with a high price tag can only the wealthy fly? Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:49:16 GMT /news/2021-07-21/a-space-for-all-how-will-space-tourism-shape-access-to-space Brendan Byrne /news/2021-07-21/bezos-landed-thanked-amazon-workers-and-shoppers-for-paying-gave-away-200-million Jeff Bezos gave $100 million each in "courage and civility awards" to CNN's Van Jones and chef José Andrés. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:32:44 GMT /news/2021-07-21/bezos-landed-thanked-amazon-workers-and-shoppers-for-paying-gave-away-200-million Alina Selyukh /news/2021-07-20/liftoff-jeff-bezos-and-three-crewmates-travel-to-space-and-back-in-under-15-minutes The Amazon founder became the second billionaire this month to reach the edge of space — following Richard Branson, who rocketed there aboard a vessel made by his company Virgin Galactic. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:56:51 GMT /news/2021-07-20/liftoff-jeff-bezos-and-three-crewmates-travel-to-space-and-back-in-under-15-minutes Laurel Wamsley