New Shepard

The FAA Changed Its Definition of ‘Astronaut’ on the Same Day Jeff Bezos Went to Space

New FAA rules say Jeff Bezos doesn't qualify for its astronaut wings.

Tech News Shoshana Wodinsky Jul 23

The Dickhead Has Landed

Blue Origin has succeeded in its mission to ferry Jeff Bezos across the edge of space for roughly or less than one minute.

Tech News Whitney Kimball Jul 20

Watch Jeff Bezos Rocket to Space Live Right Here

Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is set to become an "astronaut" on Tuesday morning. Here's what you "need" to know.

Tech News Whitney Kimball Jul 19

$28 Million Ticket-Holder for Jeff Bezos’s Flight to Space Suddenly Has Something Better to Do

The mystery bidder who won a seat on the maiden crewed flight of the New Shepard rocket now has... "scheduling conflicts."

Space & Spaceflight Tom McKay Jul 15

A Mysterious Bidder Just Paid $28 Million to Fly to Space With Jeff Bezos on July 20

Blue Origin will reveal the name of the winning bidder, as well as the fourth crew member, in the upcoming weeks.

Space & Spaceflight Jody Serrano Jun 13

Richest Man on Earth to Become Richest Man in Space

For the past month, Blue Origin has been auctioning off a ride to space. Previously billed as just an open “seat” on a “crewed trip.” Now, Jeff Bezos has slipped a little detail in the mix: he and his brother Mark will be coming. You would have thought they would have mentioned that earlier? Would…

Tech News Whitney Kimball Jun 7

Blue Origin Announces Launch Date for First Crewed Flight of New Shepard

After years of delays, Blue Origin says it’s finally ready for a crewed launch of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle. Founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the company is aiming for launch in July, and an auction will be held to choose a member of the crew. On April 14, Blue Origin successfully performed a…

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky May 5

Watch Live as Blue Origin Performs an ‘Astronaut Rehearsal’ and Suborbital Rocket Test

Blue Origin will attempt a suborbital test of an uncrewed New Shepard rocket on Wednesday. You can watch the flight and vertical landing, along with a planned astronaut dress rehearsal, live right here. Update: 10:47 a.m. EDT: The hold is now cleared, according to Blue Origin. Launch is now scheduled for 11:56 a.m. EDT (10:56…

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Apr 14

Watch Live: Blue Origin Launches ‘Mannequin Skywalker’ to Suborbital Space

Blue Origin is planning to launch an upgraded New Shepard spacecraft today, along with a test dummy named Mannequin Skywalker. You can watch the action live right here. New Shepard Mission NS-14 is scheduled for launch at 11:57 a.m. ET (10:57 a.m. CT, which is local time) from Blue Origin’s Launch Site One in west…

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Jan 14

Blue Origin Breaks Ground on Rocket Engine Factory in Huntsville, Alabama

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin has officially started construction on a Huntsville, Alabama facility that will produce engines for its New Glenn two-stage, partially reusable launch system, as well as the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan Centaur, Engadget reported. According to AL.com, the $200 million, 46-acre facility in Huntsville— sometimes called “Rocket…

Space & Spaceflight Tom McKay Jan 27

Blue Origin’s New Reusable Rocket Is Absurdly Huge

Blue Origin is adding a new re-usable rocket to its stable—and it’s a big one. Meet the New Glenn, a 23-foot diameter rocket booster with 3.85 million pounds of thrust. Company founder Jeff Bezos announced the new rocket model today, along with a graphic comparing it to some other heavy rockets. The New Glenn crests…

Space & Spaceflight Ria Misra Sep 12

Blue Origin Rocket Landing Looks Absolutely Stunning When Seen From the Booster

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ private spaceflight company, recently released some amazing footage filmed during the third successful landing of its New Shepard suborbital rocket. The video shows the flight of the reusable booster from just ahead of reentry through descent and landing. The landing sequence was recorded by a vent camera located just below the…

Space & Spaceflight Attila Nagy May 10

Watch Blue Origin’s Successful Launch and Landing

Over the weekend, Blue Origin successfully launched and landed its rocket for the third time. Now you can watch the whole thing in this lovely video. The company claims its New Shepard rocket reached an altitude of 339,138 feet during the flight, safely managing its controlled decent to Earth without a hitch. It certainly looks…

Space & Spaceflight Jamie Condliffe Apr 4

The FAA Changed Its Definition of ‘Astronaut’ on the Same Day Jeff Bezos Went to Space

The Dickhead Has Landed

Watch Jeff Bezos Rocket to Space Live Right Here

$28 Million Ticket-Holder for Jeff Bezos’s Flight to Space Suddenly Has Something Better to Do

A Mysterious Bidder Just Paid $28 Million to Fly to Space With Jeff Bezos on July 20

Richest Man on Earth to Become Richest Man in Space

Blue Origin Announces Launch Date for First Crewed Flight of New Shepard

Watch Live as Blue Origin Performs an ‘Astronaut Rehearsal’ and Suborbital Rocket Test

Watch Live: Blue Origin Launches ‘Mannequin Skywalker’ to Suborbital Space

Blue Origin Breaks Ground on Rocket Engine Factory in Huntsville, Alabama

Blue Origin’s New Reusable Rocket Is Absurdly Huge

Blue Origin Rocket Landing Looks Absolutely Stunning When Seen From the Booster

Watch Blue Origin’s Successful Launch and Landing

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