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In Pics: SpaceX capsule's first all-civilian orbital crew return

The quartet of newly-minted citizen astronauts comprising the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission safely splashed down in the Atlantic off Florida's coast on September 18, completing a three-day flight of the first all-civilian crew ever sent into Earth's orbit. The successful launch and return of the mission, the latest in a recent string of rocket-powered expeditions bankrolled by their billionaire passengers, marked another milestone in the fledgling industry of commercial Astro-tourism, 60 years after the dawn of human spaceflight.

20 September 2021, 16:38 IST

In Pics: SpaceX capsule's first all-civilian orbital crew return

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In Pics: SpaceX capsule's first all-civilian orbital crew return

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In Pics: SpaceX capsule's first all-civilian orbital crew return

20 September 2021, 16:38 IST

In Pics | Billionaires who have travelled to space

With former Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos all set to fly to the edge of space on Blue Origin's maiden crewed voyage on July 20, let's take a look at other billionaires who have travelled to space.

13 July 2021, 08:43 IST

In Pics | Billionaires who have travelled to space

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In Pics | Billionaires who have travelled to space

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In Pics | Billionaires who have travelled to space

13 July 2021, 08:43 IST

For Jared Isaacman, the space tourism era begins

The tech entrepreneur will blast off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, in what will be the first all-civilian mission into Earth's orbit

10 February 2021, 04:12 IST

For billionaire Jared Isaacman, the space tourism era begins

For billionaire Jared Isaacman, the space tourism era begins

For Jared Isaacman, the space tourism era begins

10 February 2021, 04:12 IST

Mice retain muscle in space, boon for astronauts

08 September 2020, 06:12 IST

'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts

'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts

Mice retain muscle in space, boon for astronauts

08 September 2020, 06:12 IST

SpaceX's simulated spacecraft unstable in test: report

25 March 2020, 06:41 IST

SpaceX's simulated spacecraft becomes unstable in parachute test - CNBC

SpaceX's simulated spacecraft becomes unstable in parachute test - CNBC

SpaceX's simulated spacecraft unstable in test: report

25 March 2020, 06:41 IST

India's space startups ignite investor interest

From companies building palm-sized satellites to those aiming to propel satellites into space using cleaner fuels, a new wave of space technology startups is mushrooming in India, catching the attention of investors keen to join the space race.

23 June 2019, 10:50 IST

India's space startups ignite investor interest

India's space startups ignite investor interest

India's space startups ignite investor interest

23 June 2019, 10:50 IST