Blue Origin to Resume New Shepard Suborbital Launches
Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has announced plans to resume launches of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle. This will be the first flight since a mishap more than 15 months ago.
The New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket designed to take passengers on short trips to the edge of space. It is the first of its kind, and Blue Origin has been working hard to perfect the technology for the past few years.
The last launch of the New Shepard was in April 2019, when the rocket experienced an anomaly during the ascent. The rocket was able to make a safe landing, but the incident caused Blue Origin to delay further launches until the cause of the anomaly could be determined.
After extensive investigation and testing, Blue Origin has determined that the cause of the anomaly was a faulty valve. The company has since replaced the valve and is now ready to resume launches.
The first launch of the New Shepard since the incident is scheduled for July 20th. The rocket will carry a payload of scientific experiments and will reach an altitude of more than 100 kilometers.
Blue Origin is also planning to launch its first human passengers on the New Shepard in the near future. The company has already sold tickets for the first flight, which is expected to take place later this year.
The New Shepard is an important milestone in the development of space travel. It is the first reusable suborbital rocket, and its success could pave the way for more ambitious projects.
Blue Origin is one of the most innovative companies in the aerospace industry, and its success could help to revolutionize space travel. The company is also working on other projects, such as the development of a larger orbital rocket and a lunar lander.
The successful launch of the New Shepard will be an important step in the development of space travel. It will demonstrate the viability of reusable rockets and could open up a new era of exploration and discovery.
Blue Origin has been working hard to perfect the technology for the past few years, and the successful launch of the New Shepard will be a major milestone in the company’s history. It will also be a major step forward for the entire aerospace industry.
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