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Coverage dated May 18, 2024

Blue Origin launches America's first Black astronaut and five others people to the edge of space

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Blue Origin’s tourism rocket has launched passengers to the edge of space for the first time in nearly two years, ending a hiatus prompted by a failed uncrewed test flight.

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  1. WMUR

    Blue Origin launches America's first Black astronaut and five others people to the edge of space (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Blue Origin’s tourism rocket has launched passengers to the edge of space for the first time in nearly two years, ending a hiatus prompted by a failed uncrewed test flight.

  2. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space after nearly 2-year hiatus (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Blue Origin launched six tourists, including Ed Dwight, a retired US Air Force captain selected by John F. Kennedy to be the first Black astronaut.

  3. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Blue Origin will launch 6 tourists to the edge of space after nearly 2-year hiatus (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Blue Origin will launch six tourists, including Ed Dwight, a retired US Air Force captain selected by John F. Kennedy to be the first Black astronaut.

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