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SpaceX successfully launches 1st humans to travel over Earths poles

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

(MERRITT ISLAND, FL) -- With the successful launch of SpaceX's Fram2 mission on Monday night, an all-civilian crew is attempting to do what professional astronauts have never tried -- orbit the Earth from pole to pole.Riding on top of a Falcon 9 rocket, a... Read More.

Is Trump and Musks goal of sending humans to Mars feasible?

Wednesday, March 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- It’s been a lofty goal America's leaders have set their sights on for generations, and President Donald Trump kicked off his second term by restating his goal of reaching the Red Planet."And we will pursue our Manifest Destiny into the stars, launching... Read More.

‘Monarch”s visual effects whiz Sean Konrad makes monsters — but says the humans make the series work

Wednesday, November 29 by ABC News

The Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of the Monsters is now streaming, and while Godzilla and the other kaiju seen in the show aren't real, it's Sean Konrad's job to make you believe.Konrad is the lead visual effects person on the series, which stars... Read More.

What the latest bird flu outbreak could mean for humans

Friday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A dangerous and contagious bird flu continues to spread through poultry farms, wild birds, and now mammal populations.There’s still no sign the virus is capable of spreading between humans, but experts are watching the outbreak closely.“The recent spillover to mammals needs... Read More.

‘The Humans’ serves up a Thanksgiving feast full of family drama

Tuesday, November 23 by ABC News

One new movie opening this week may get you in the mood for Thanksgiving -- or just happy that you’re not stuck in this family.The Humans stars Beanie Feldstein, Amy Schumer, Steven Yeun and Richard Jenkins in a tense, funny, and dark drama. Stephen Karam wrote and directed the film, based off his own play, and... Read More.

Naomi Osaka speaks out after French Open mental health controversy: ‘Athletes are humans’

Thursday, July 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tennis star Naomi Osaka is speaking out in-depth for the first time about her withdrawal from this year's French Open due to mental health concerns, and the unexpected debate and controversy that followed her decision."I feel uncomfortable being the spokesperson or... Read More.

Virgin Galactic earns FAA approval to fly humans to space

Friday, June 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Virgin Galactic, the private spaceflight firm founded by billionaire Richard Branson, said Friday that it had received Federal Aviation Administration approval to fly humans to space.The company said that its existing commercial space transportation operator license had been upgraded to allow... Read More.