Inspiration4 Astronauts Beam After Return From 3-Day Journey to Orbit

The mission hinted at what space travel could look like in a more accessible future, while remaining in reach now to only the richest of the rich.

Are water landings from space safe?

SpaceX has completed two successful earlier water landings, one at night.

The Inspiration4 flight showed space tourism’s potential and limitations.

A crew of everypersons showed what space tourism could become in the future.

SpaceX’s large cupola gave the astronauts, and us, a new window on planet Earth.

The Inspiration4 mission was able to test out a big window to see back to Earth and out into space.

When will the astronauts return?

The Inspiration4 crew are scheduled to splash down on Saturday evening.

From ‘Jeff who?’ to ‘Thank you.’

The rivalry between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos over spaceflight is well known, but the two made nice on Twitter over the Inspiration4 launch.

Who Gets Sick in Space? Orbital Tourists May Offer Better Clues.

Commercial spaceflight brings a more diverse cross section of humanity beyond Earth, helping medical researchers collect data.

There were more people in space than ever before.

The four-person team raised the number of people in space to 14 for about a day, passing a record set in 2009.

SpaceX Launches Astronaut Crew Like No Other on Orbital Adventure

The Inspiration4 mission successfully lifted off from Florida, carrying with it an ambition of making spaceflight more accessible to the broader public.

How did the Inspiration4 crew train for their flight?

Professional and amateur astronauts go through very similar training exercises.

Sarah Gillis will be a key voice in the astronauts’ ears as they head to orbit.

The engineer trained the astronauts on the Crew Dragon capsule's systems and will also provide key communications on their trip to orbit.

Who are the other crew members?

In addition to Jared Isaacman, the mission's commander, there are three other astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon capsule.

When is the launch and how can I watch it?

Here’s what you need to know about the Inspiration4 mission and how to follow it live.

Highlights From SpaceX’s Launch of Inspiration4

Four amateur astronauts who have never been to space before are on their way to an adventure in space unlike any before.

‘Very Ordinary’ Astronauts Prepare for an Extraordinary Launch to Space

The Inspiration4 mission shows private spaceflight’s promise, but also how far it has to go before just about anyone can travel to orbit.

NASA and Boeing Postpone Launch of Starliner Spacecraft

After a flawed trip to orbit in 2019, the company hopes to take another crack at an uncrewed test flight of its spacecraft for NASA astronauts.

Bezos’ Rocket Company Loses Challenge to NASA SpaceX Moon Contract

The Government Accountability Office said a $2.9 billion award to SpaceX to build the next lunar lander for astronauts would stand.

What will it cost to fly Virgin Galactic to space?

A short suborbital jaunt to the edge of space for most people requires having a lot of spare cash on hand, for now.

What will it cost to fly Virgin Galactic to space?

A short suborbital jaunt to the edge of space for most people requires having a lot of spare cash on hand, for now.

Start-Ups Aim Beyond Earth

Advancements in space technology and new means of financing are driving a flurry of investor interest.