Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

Space tourists complete first flight around Earth's poles

The shuttle with four space tourists aboard was also the first to splash down in the Pacific Ocean in 50 years.

Australian among astronauts returned from space flight

Australian astronaut Eric Phillips is safely back on earth this morning, splashing down off the coast of California, after spending four days in orbit.

Fram2 completes polar orbit private astronaut mission

A Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the California coast April 4, wrapping up a three-and-a-half-day private astronaut mission in polar orbit. The post Fram2 completes polar orbit private astronaut mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

Four space tourists return to Earth after private flight over poles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Four space tourists who orbited the north and south poles returned to Earth on Friday, splashing down in the Pacific to end their privately funded polar tour.

First German woman in space returns to Earth

Scientist Rabea Rogge landed back on the coast of California after four days of orbiting above the Earth. The mission included three other astronauts, all associates of billionaire Chun Wang.

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four space tourists who orbited the north and south poles returned to Earth on Friday, splashing down in the Pacific to end their privately funded polar tour. Bitcoin investor Chun Wang chartered a SpaceX flight for himself and three others in a Dragon capsule that was outfitted with a domed window that provided 360-degree views of the polar caps and everything in between. Wang declined to say how much he paid for the…