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A successful launch on Wednesday could forever change how the world thinks about getting people to space.

The company, founded by Richard Branson, had hoped to show that it can send small satellites to orbit from virtually anywhere.

The agency confirmed its mission was proceeding smoothly, but made the announcement amid the puzzling departure of a top NASA official.

Some astronomers who have criticized the company’s orbital internet constellation were encouraged by the measures it announced.

It seems unlikely the space agency will meet President Trump’s goal of a return to the lunar surface by the end of 2024.

The crew will be the first to travel to orbit from American soil since the space shuttle stopped flying in 2011.

Two satellites docked together high above Earth on Tuesday, successfully extending the life of one that was running out of fuel.

Like SpaceX, the company aims to build a constellation of internet satellites, but its orbiters could interfere with telescopes on Earth.

A NASA program could be ready to launch astronauts to orbit once again, and the number of people traveling to space could surge.

A year full of highs and lows in space just ended, and the 12 months to come will be full of new highlights in orbit and beyond.

The new ride to orbit built for NASA and its astronauts returned to Earth after problems during its first trip to space on Friday.

NASA and Boeing’s test flight of a crewless capsule intended to carry astronauts to the space station will return to Earth without completing its mission.

Various companies are pressing ahead with plans for internet service from space, which has prompted astronomers to voice concerns about the impact on research from telescopes on Earth.

Boeing was one of two American companies chosen by NASA to develop spacecraft for flying astronauts to the International Space Station.

The start-up launched by the Amazon founder will work with three older space companies in its bid to carry American astronauts back to the lunar surface.

The outfits, which would look at home on the bridge of the starship Enterprise, come with a ticket to space that costs as much as $250,000.