Name: NS-9 — New Shepard
Start: 2018-07-18T15:00:00Z
End: 2018-07-18T15:00:00Z
Location: West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch

Question 1

What rocket is launching NS-9?

Accepted Answer

NS-9 is launching on the New Shepard.

Question 2

Who is launching NS-9?

Accepted Answer

NS-9 is being launched by Blue Origin, a commercial launch provider founded in 2000.

Question 3

Where is NS-9 launching from?

Accepted Answer

NS-9 is launching from West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch at Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA.

Question 4

What orbit is NS-9 heading to?

Accepted Answer

NS-9 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-9 mission?

Accepted Answer

The third commercial flight for Blue Origin. NS-9 carried various payloads on a sub-orbital flight. It also tested the capsule escape rockets at high altitude.

NS-9

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch

Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA

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