Just Sharing This Blue Origin - Shepard launcher success

[Channel Hopper]

I can't see another thread on this development , but yesterday saw a successful launch and landing of the Bezos reusable space ship, complete with yogurt pot communication system onboard.

Blue Origin successfully launches New Shepard mission NS-15 - SpaceFlight Insider

Blue Origin launched and landed both components of its reusable suborbital rocket and capsule system "New Shepard" today for its NS-15 mission.

www.spaceflightinsider.com

(fast forward to 1.51 for the fireworks)

 

[Analoguesat]

That drone shot of the rocket racing past is incredible - Ive never seen anything like that before

 

[Channel Hopper]

And after that success, NASA chooses the lowest tender.

 

[Channel Hopper]

Launch with Bezos tomorrow. 1pm UK time.

Blue Origin's first human launch with Jeff Bezos: When to watch and what to know

The launch is set for 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT) on July 20, 2021.

www.space.com

 

[Channel Hopper]

Webcast in 30 minutes.

Home | Blue Origin

Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

www.blueorigin.com

 

[Channel Hopper]

Up, and down.

 

[cokeaddict]

I found it slightly more impressive than Branson the other week.

 

[Channel Hopper]

They are completely different products. The horizontal parent carrier is interesting in keeping fuel and emissions down, one hopes some entrepreneur goes down the Jules Verne style launch at some point.