The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has changed the criteria for obtaining the title of astronaut. According to Report.ge, the FAA spreads information about it.
Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos and British billionaire Richard Branson, who made their first spaceflight in 2021, have reportedly been recognized by the administration as astronauts.
Those who have participated in space tourism missions this year are Also recognized as astronauts.
The decision will not affect the terms of NASA's recognition as an astronaut, as they receive their badges and titles from the space agency.
British billionaire and founder of Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson, made his first space flight on July 11.
Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos flew into space in late July.
