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Falcon 9

Final two passengers named for first all-civilian mission to orbit Earth

March 30, 2021 William Harwood

The billionaire financing the SpaceX flight that will carry the first non-professional “everyday people” into orbit in September, announced the final two members of his four-person crew Tuesday, adding an artist-educator and an aerospace worker selected in a charity-themed competition.

Falcon 9

Cancer survivor named to SpaceX flight promoting St. Jude hospital

February 23, 2021 William Harwood

A 29-year-old cancer survivor, now a physician’s assistant at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will blast off aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule later this year for a flight dedicated to raising money for the Memphis medical center. It will be the first orbital spaceflight with no professional astronauts on board.

News Headlines

  • Virgin Orbit pauses operations amid financial troubles
    March 20, 2023
  • SpaceX completes launch doubleheader with sunset liftoff from Cape Canaveral
    March 17, 2023
  • Live coverage: SpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites from California
    March 17, 2023
  • Rocket Lab deploys two Capella radar satellites after launch from Virginia
    March 16, 2023
  • SES to complete C-band clearing program with SpaceX dual-satellite launch
    March 16, 2023
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