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'TRAVESTY': Helene recovery volunteer says situation 'way worse' than reported

Brandon Daugherty, Operator Solutions founder and CEO, shares how his private organization is stepping up to help victims of Hurricane Helene.

Sierra Space Ghost: The Future Space Delivery System

Sierra Space Ghost is a state-of-the-art space delivery system engineered to safely return objects from space – and through space – directly to precise locations on Earth. Ghost, a low beta reentry vehicle utilizing revolutionary deployable decelerator technology, represents a significant leap forward in space logistics and recovery operations, promising to enhance the sustainability and safety of space.

Exclusive: Veterans train in Florida for astronaut rescue missions

As we honor those who served, WESH 2 has an exclusive look inside an astronaut rescue company started and run by veterans.

Space Tourism - The Next Great Leap

In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety. Watch more CBS Reports documentaries that dive into the key issues driving the national and global conversation at cbsnews.com/cbs-reports

Pararescue Specialists set new skydiving world record

(28 Sep 2023) Members of the Alpha 5 team of skydivers set a new world record for the highest HALO (high altitude, low opening) formation skydive. (Sept 28) (Production: Javier Arciga)

73-year-old man leads ‘Alpha 5’ to world record jump in Roswell

Imagine plunging to earth from over 30,000 feet up, from a hot air balloon no less. That is what one 73-year-old man and a team of four others did and completed in Roswell.

Alpha 5 World Record - Post Jump Interviews

Air Force Pararescue Specialists and Astronaut/Entrepreneur Larry Connor Jumped from 38,000 feet, In Five-Way Formation