Launch success brings Blue Origin closer to resuming crewed suborbital space trips

Launch success brings Blue Origin closer to resuming crewed suborbital space trips Main Photo

21 Dec 2023


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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture today sent its New Shepard rocket ship on its first suborbital trip to space in 15 months — and although no people were aboard the craft this time, the research mission boosted confidence that crewed flights will resume in the new year.

“Following a thorough review of today’s mission, we look forward to flying our next crewed flight soon,” launch commentator Erika Wagner said as she wrapped up Blue Origin’s streaming-video coverage.

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