Revised FAA rules put Branson and Bezos’ astronaut wings in doubt

Are Sir Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos astronauts? Though both billionaires flew to at least the edge of space, they may not qualify for official astronaut wings. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released revised rules for its Commercial Sp… Continue reading Revised FAA rules put Branson and Bezos’ astronaut wings in doubt

Blue Origin’s New Shepard flies passengers to space and back

Blue Origin has nailed the first human flight of New Shepard, taking company founder Jeff Bezos, his brother Mark, 82-year-old Mary Wallace “Wally” Funk and 18-year-old Oliver Daemen on a brief jaunt to space.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTag… Continue reading Blue Origin’s New Shepard flies passengers to space and back

Blue Origin New Shepard to carry youngest person ever to fly into space

Blue Origin announced today that the fourth and final passenger on the first human flight of New Shepard is 18-year-old Oliver Daemen. Replacing the anonymous auction bidder who won the seat, Daemen will be the youngest person ever to fly into space.Co… Continue reading Blue Origin New Shepard to carry youngest person ever to fly into space

Blue Origin New Shepard to carry youngest person ever to fly into space

Blue Origin announced today that the fourth and final passenger on the first human flight of New Shepard is 18-year-old Oliver Daemen. Replacing the anonymous auction bidder who won the seat, Daemen will be the youngest person ever to fly into space.Co… Continue reading Blue Origin New Shepard to carry youngest person ever to fly into space