Question 1

What rocket is launching NS-17?

Accepted Answer

NS-17 is launching on the New Shepard.

Question 2

Who is launching NS-17?

Accepted Answer

NS-17 is being launched by Blue Origin, a commercial launch provider founded in 2000.

Question 3

Where is NS-17 launching from?

Accepted Answer

NS-17 is launching from West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch at Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA.

Question 4

What orbit is NS-17 heading to?

Accepted Answer

NS-17 is heading to Suborbital (Sub).

Question 5

Is the New Shepard reusable?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the New Shepard is designed to be reused, with boosters that can fly multiple missions.

Question 6

How many times has the New Shepard flown?

Accepted Answer

The New Shepard has launched 38 times to date, with 37 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the NS-17 mission?

Accepted Answer

Seventeenth flight of New Shepard. It will carry a second NASA lunar landing technology demonstration on the exterior of the booster, 18 commercial payloads inside the crew capsule, and an art installation on the exterior of the capsule.

NS-17

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch

Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA

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