The year will kick off with the maiden voyage of New Glenn, a heavy-lift rocket built by Jeff Bezos ... two flashes occurred near one of the ship's engines shortly after booster separation.

SpaceX's Starship megarocket, the world's most powerful rocket, is officially on NASA's list for future launches.

Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.

The Sailaway Party on Carnival Celebration is cancelled as storm causes heavy rain to flood the open deck and venues.