On May 5, 1961, I was 7 years old when Alan Shepard etched his name into the annals of history by becoming the first American to journey into space. This pivotal moment occurred just twenty-three days after the Soviet Union’s Read More …
The travel world is celebrating some truly heartwarming milestones. From the deep impact of community-based cruising to a historic return from the stars, here is your wholesome travel roundup for April 12, 2026. Space History: The Artemis II Crew Returns Read More …
From history-making space travel to easier access to our favorite landscapes, here is your wholesome roundup for April 8, 2026. Space History: The Moon’s Far Side and a Heartfelt Tribute The Artemis II mission made global headlines this morning. The Read More …
The upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, presents a significant opportunity for astronomical observation across parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The path of totality is expected to cross through eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and a broad section of Read More …
The space tourism sector enters 2026 with strong momentum following a historic end to 2025. Notable milestones included Michaela Benthaus becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán line and SpaceX completing a record-breaking 165 successful missions with its Read More …
Florida’s Space Coast is experiencing an incredible and record-setting era of space exploration. Building on a historic 93 launches in 2024, the region is on a thrilling trajectory for 2025, with projections suggesting as many as 156 missions could take Read More …
The yacht’s position north of Mallorca affords eclipse viewers an unobstructed view Seeing a total solar eclipse is a coveted life experience for many and combining that with a chance to see it at sunset (a rare occurrence) from a Read More …
Aurora Expeditions, a world leader in small-ship expedition travel, is thrilled to announce that former NASA astronaut Dr. Sandra H. “Sandy” Magnus will be joining an upcoming voyage in August 2026, offering passengers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world’s Read More …
Virgin Atlantic successfully completed the world’s first commercial flight across the Atlantic Ocean using only sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in November 2023. The flight, a collaboration between Virgin Atlantic and several partners, required no modifications to the aircraft and achieved Read More …