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For 21 years humans have lived and worked continuously in space on the International Space Station (ISS). It's likely that by the end of this decade the ISS will be decommissioned. So where will Canadian astronauts live and work next in space? This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. …

It was yet again a picture perfect day in West Texas as the Blue Origin New Shepard NS-19 flight launched six new astronauts to space.

The second flight of Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital spacecraft flight successfully journeyed to the edge of space with four astronauts on-board including Canadian actor William Shatner, Captain Kirk of Star Trek fame.

With a few clouds in the early morning West Texas sky, the four member crew of New Shepard walked across the gantry bridge, rang the ceremonial bell, and then proceeded to enter the New Shepard capsule and were secured for launch. Less than 35 minutes later they rocketed on their short flight to the edge of space.

On Sunday, July 18, 2021, two days before the first crewed flight of the New Shepard suborbital launch vehicle, Blue Origin provided the media with an update that answered some questions but left others unanswered. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Today Blue Origin announced that the first crewed New Shepard suborbital flight is set for July 20th, 2021, the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. One seat will be auctioned to the public.

The Blue Origin led "National Team," a catchy marketing gimmick by the way, has delivered a lunar lander engineering mockup to NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston. It is one of three companies vying for the opportunity to eventually send humans back to the Moon, including someday Canadians. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, …

The Canadian Space Agency will hosts seven webinars starting tomorrow in support of its Flights and Fieldwork for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) program.

Shad Canada is taking its programming virtual and has partnered with Blue Origin for a 20-day program that includes a spaceflight competition.