Blue Origin launches NS-29 to simulate moon gravity for NASA experiments

Blue Origin launches NS-29 to simulate moon gravity for NASA experiments

Blue Origin’s uncrewed New Shepard rocket is expected to launch its NS-29 mission on January 31, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. EST from Launch Site One in West Texas. The mission aims to test 30 experiments, primarily for NASA, which are designed to advance technologies for lunar exploration. The flight will include a unique manoeuvre that … Read more

Blue Origin tests Moon gravity on New Shepard for NASA research

Blue Origin tests Moon gravity on New Shepard for NASA research

A significant milestone in suborbital spaceflight was achieved by Blue Origin with the launch of its uncrewed NS-29 mission. The New Shepard rocket lifted off from the company’s West Texas facility on February 4 at 11 a.m. EST, following a week-long delay caused by adverse weather conditions and a technical issue in the rocket’s avionics … Read more

Blue Origin NS-30 Crew Announced: Everything You Need to Know

Blue Origin NS-30 Crew Announced: Everything You Need to Know

The next suborbital space tourism mission by Blue Originknown as NS-30, is set to take place at an undisclosed date. This will be the 30th launch of the company’s New Shepard rocket and its 10th crewed mission. The flight will take off from Blue Origin’s West Texas facility, carrying six individuals on a brief journey … Read more

Blue Origin Completes 10th Human Spaceflight on New Shepard with Six Passengers

Blue Origin Completes 10th Human Spaceflight on New Shepard with Six Passengers

Blue Origin successfully launched its 10th human spaceflight on February 25, 2025, from the company’s West Texas facility. The suborbital mission, designated NS-30, carried six paying passengers who experienced a brief period of weightlessness before safely returning to Earth. Lift-off occurred at 10:50 a.m. EST, following a minor delay. The reusable New Shepard booster touched … Read more

Katy Perry to Launch on Blue Origin’s First All-Female Spaceflight Mission

Katy Perry to Launch on Blue Origin’s First All-Female Spaceflight Mission

Singer Katy Perry has been confirmed as part of an all-female crew preparing to launch into space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. The suborbital flight, scheduled for this spring, will include a team of accomplished professionals, including STEMBoard CEO and former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, CBS Mornings co-host Gayle … Read more