What rocket is launching NS-25?

NS-25 is launching on the New Shepard.

Who is launching NS-25?

NS-25 is being launched by Blue Origin, a commercial launch provider founded in 2000.

Where is NS-25 launching from?

NS-25 is launching from West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch at Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA.

What orbit is NS-25 heading to?

NS-25 is heading to Suborbital (Sub).

Is the New Shepard reusable?

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

How many times has the New Shepard flown?

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

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NS-25

Tourism

Success

Blue Origin(BO)Commercial

New ShepardSuborbit

Launch time

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Success

Overview

Twenty-fifth flight of New Shepard carrying six passengers.

Mission details

BO Mission

#25

Pad Launch

#25

Location Launch

#25

Launch Window

NET

May 19, 2024, 2:35 PM

Precision

Second

Schedule Changes

1 update

West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

20d

Wikipedia Info Map

Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA

Corn Ranch, commonly referred to as Launch Site One (LSO), is a spaceport owned and operated by Blue Origin which is located approximately 30 miles north of the town of Van Horn, Texas, United States.

Timezone

America/Chicago

Local Launch Time

May 19, 2024, 9:35 AM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

31.4229, -104.7572

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Frequently asked questions

New Shepard Specs

The New Shepard reusable launch system is a vertical-takeoff, vertical-landing (VTVL), suborbital manned rocket that is being developed by Blue Origin as a commercial system for suborbital space tourism.

Length

15 m

Diameter

3.7 m

Launch Mass

75 t

Thrust

490 kN

Capacity

0 kg

Capacity

0 kg

Reusable

Yes

Maiden Flight

2015

Fastest Turnaround

20d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Apr 29, 2015

Wikipedia Info

Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an American privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company set up by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos with its headquarters in Kent, Washington. The company is developing technologies to enable private human access to space with the goal to dramatically lower costs and increase reliability. Blue Origin currently launches its New Shepard sub-orbital vehicle from its West Texas launch site, they are currently constructing a launch pad for their orbital vehicle New Glenn at Cape Canaveral LC-36.

Founded

2000

Administrator

CEO: Jeff Bezos

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia Website

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch

Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching NS-25?

Who is launching NS-25?

Where is NS-25 launching from?

What orbit is NS-25 heading to?

Is the New Shepard reusable?

How many times has the New Shepard flown?

What is the NS-25 mission?